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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The engineer Hoopoe is named after what?
(a) Spanish deer.
(b) Arabian mountain lion.
(c) Israeli bird.
(d) Egyptian lizard.

2. As Rahab predicted, there is trouble between the Hebrews and the Canaanites, and it stems from what?
(a) Strong jealousy betwen leaders.
(b) Strong dislike between both groups.
(c) Differences in language.
(d) Differences in religion.

3. How long does Meshab work for Hoopoe on his major engineering project?
(a) Fort y years.
(b) Seven years.
(c) Twelve years.
(d) Three years.

4. After Roman armies overtake the town of Makor, what happens to Yigal?
(a) He is thrown into the lions' den.
(b) He escapes.
(c) He is crucified.
(d) He dies of a heart attack.

5. How many daughters does Jeremoth, the governor of Makor, have?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Eight.
(d) Eleven.

6. James Michener's historical novel, The Source, focuses on what geographical regions?
(a) Australia and Southeast Asia.
(b) Russia and the Far East.
(c) China and Northeast India.
(d) Israel and the Middle East.

7. How long does it take Gomer and her son to travel from Makor to Jerusalem?
(a) Twenty days.
(b) Eight days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Fifteen days.

8. By Zadok's era, copper tools have been in use for how long?
(a) Five hundred years.
(b) Three thousand years.
(c) Twelve thousand years.
(d) Sixty years.

9. While Cullinane and his associates work on the excavation site, they live and eat where?
(a) Luxury hotel.
(b) Budget motel.
(c) Kibbutz.
(d) Tents.

10. Who is the first person to greet Dr. Cullinane when he arrives in Israel as the book opens?
(a) Bahai Solante.
(b) Carmel Tewfik.
(c) Mahmoud Akko.
(d) Jemail Tabari.

11. John Cullinane is attracted to Vered Bar-el, but she is not interested in him since she's already engaged to whom?
(a) Tabari.
(b) Ohana.
(c) Zodman.
(d) Eliav.

12. Why is Simeon against Yigal's plans to oppose the Romans?
(a) He does not want to anger his Roman wife.
(b) He believes the Romans are right and Yigal is wrong.
(c) He thinks Jews will survive only if they submit to the powerful Romans.
(d) He thinks Yigal is a common laborer who knows nothing about politics.

13. Who is Kerith?
(a) Hoopoe's slave.
(b) General from Makor.
(c) General from Jerusalem.
(d) Hoopoe's wife.

14. In "The Voice of Gomer," why are the Hebrews facing reprisals from Yahweh?
(a) For leaving Babylonia.
(b) For sailing to Turkey.
(c) For eating lamb.
(d) For their stubbornness.

15. According to Cullinane, the earliest people of Makor lived in what?
(a) Caves.
(b) Huts.
(c) Brick houses.
(d) Tents.

Short Answer Questions

1. The early inhabitants of Makor spend less and less time hunting and more time doing what?

2. In the first chapter, the archaeologists are sure they've found the castle they're looking for in _____.

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

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

5. In the earliest days of Makor, the person who breaks the flint in his spear leads whom to a place where the stone is readily available?

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