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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. At the end of World War II, Isidore Gottesman marries Ilana and settles where?
(a) Tiberias.
(b) Haifa.
(c) Kfar Kerem.
(d) Antwerp.

2. Why does Volkmar stop to talk with a group of Jews in Acre?
(a) He wants to bring more Jews to Makor.
(b) He wants to learn more about their religion.
(c) He wants to know what is happening in Jerusalem.
(d) He wants their help in trading with the Mamelukes.

3. In Podi, Italy, what does Rabbi Zaki tell his wife?
(a) They will have to leave.
(b) They are not allowed to have any more children.
(c) They have been given fifty acres of land.
(d) They must send her brother home.

4. After meeting with his colleagues as the book opens, Dr. Cullinane drives with them to where?
(a) Bangladesh.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Damascus.
(d) Makor.

5. Urbaal believes his statues were stolen by whom?
(a) Sumino.
(b) Joktan.
(c) Timna.
(d) Amalek.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Abd Umar and his army reach Makor?

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

3. In "Twilight of an Empire," who is the ruler of Tiberias, a city that is called Tubariyeh in 1880?

4. By Zadok's era, copper tools have been in use for how long?

5. Why does Dr. Abulafia leave Spain?

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