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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, Babylon, The Ishtar Gate: Chapters 30-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ibrahim Arif support the defense effort?
(a) By taunting the Palestinian orphans.
(b) By taunting the defenders to make them angrier.
(c) By taunting Jacob Hausner.
(d) By taunting Ahmed Rish and Salem Hamadi.

2. What does Jacob Hausner encourage Moshe Kaplan to do?
(a) Attempt to shoot Ahmed Rish.
(b) Take an outpost position to warn the others.
(c) Collect ammunition for Naomi Haber.
(d) Attempt an escape down the west side.

3. What makes Babylon so difficult for outside help to access?
(a) The lack of roads and communication systems.
(b) The language barrier.
(c) The hostile central government.
(d) The flooding Euphrates and the wind.

4. Why does the rabbi tell Jacob Hausner the religious observances are important?
(a) They are important for unity.
(b) They are important for morale.
(c) They are important for appearances.
(d) They are important for spirituality.

5. How does the high command in Jerusalem learn of the location of the downed Concorde 02?
(a) Guessing from military experience.
(b) Radio transmission.
(c) High-altitude infrared photographs.
(d) Reports from a nearby village.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jacob Hausner say is the most important speaker in the group meeting?

2. What do the joint chiefs in Jerusalem decide to do?

3. What does Asher Avidar decide to do in response to the attacker's commands?

4. What does Jacob Hausner say will be their first action if they are overrun?

5. What keeps Salem Hamadi from murdering Ahmed Rish?

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