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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tell, pp. 1019-1088.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the ten Jews in Rabbi Itzik's congregation decide to stay in Safed and tell the other Jews to leave, what is their response?
(a) They refuse to go and stay to fight.
(b) They go just outside the city walls and hide.
(c) They laugh and ask the rabbi for some food.
(d) They kick the rabbi and his congregation out of town.

2. When the Gottesmans and other Jews arrive at Safed and prepare to defend the city from being turned over to Arab control, which child is among those who greet them?
(a) Ilan Eliav.
(b) Netanel Hacohen.
(c) Jacob Itzik.
(d) Vered Bar-El.

3. Even though the fifteenth century is the Renaissance era, the Jews continue to be what?
(a) Oppressed.
(b) Revered.
(c) Given special privileges.
(d) Censored.

4. Who opposes the plans Isidore Gottesman and other Jews are making for Safed?
(a) Netanel Hacohen.
(b) Rabbi Itzik.
(c) Ilan Eliav.
(d) Vered Bar-El.

5. In Safed, who ends up marrying Sarah, Rabbi Zaki's eldest daughter?
(a) Yom Tov.
(b) Rabbi Eliezer's son.
(c) Dr. Abulafia.
(d) Rabbi Zaki's distant cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Governor Tarphon write a report advising the government to withdraw edicts against Jewish traditions?

2. During the time of Gomer, Makor is _____.

3. When Paul Zodman flies to the dig from Chicago in the last chapter, what surprise announcement does he make?

4. What is Father Vilspronck's role in the book's final chapter?

5. At the end of the book, who does Vered Bar-El decide to marry?

(see the answer key)

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