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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, Babylon, The Ishtar Gate: Chapters 21-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does the second attack last?
(a) Thirty-nine minutes.
(b) Two hours and fifteen minutes.
(c) All night.
(d) Seventeen minutes.

2. Why does Teddy Laskov believe Ahmed Rish has not called Jerusalem with demands?
(a) The peace delegation has all been killed.
(b) Ahmed Rish is trying to increase suspense and desperation.
(c) Ahmed Rish does not have the peace delegation under control.
(d) Ahmed Rish has been killed.

3. Why is Benjamin Dobkin sure Ahmed Rish has chosen the guest house in the ruins as his command center?
(a) Only it has the electricity and running water.
(b) It is the only intact building.
(c) It has clear radio reception.
(d) It covers the entrance to the Ishtar gate.

4. As the attackers near the crest, why are they unable to retreat?
(a) There will be more casualties retreating than advancing.
(b) They would fall in the darkness.
(c) They are too anxious for the fight.
(d) They would lose face.

5. Why does Ahmed Rish have a grudge against Jacob Hausner?
(a) Jacob Hausner broadcast Ahmed Rish's description.
(b) Jacob Hausner humiliated Ahmed Rish by striking him under interrogation.
(c) Jacob Hausner tortured Ahmed Rish during interrogation.
(d) Jacob Hausner killed Ahmed Rish's family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second miracle Ahmed Rish says Jews experienced in Babylon?

2. What does Jacob Hausner assign the foreign ministers to do with the clothing in suitcases?

3. Why does the guarantee not apply to the Arab members of the peace delegation?

4. Why is Jacob Hausner able to take charge of the defenders?

5. What flammable plant makes the west side of the defenses unassailable?

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