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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does John McClure think Tom Richardson speaks Arabic?
(a) John McClure suspects Tom Richardson is the traitor.
(b) John McClure knows Tom Richardson is a skilled diplomat.
(c) John McClure knows Tom Richardson grew up in the Middle East.
(d) John McClure thinks Tom Richardson is multilingual.

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

3. For what does Hausner first risk leaving the Concorde's position on the hill?
(a) To attempt to assassinate Ahmed Rish.
(b) To reach the radio in the command center.
(c) To negotiate with Ahmed Rish.
(d) To capture the weapons of the dead assailants.

4. What does Major Bartok find ironic about Isaac Burg's account of the incident?
(a) Women overcame men.
(b) A peace delegation defeated an armed force.
(c) Israelis defeated Palestinians.
(d) The defenders didn't want for the rescuers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in charge while the plane is in flight?

2. How does Abdel Jabari confuse the attackers?

3. What does Jacob Hausner say is more awful than the desolation of Babylon when he looks at the picture of Ahmed Rish?

4. What does Ahmed Rish think is the advantage the gods have sent the attackers?

5. How does Ahmed Rish manage to wound Jacob Hausner?

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