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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who and what ended up saving the Special Forces and the majority of the hostages?
(a) Captain Stewart of the NUMA ship Sounder
(b) Captain Collins of the Liner, the Lady Flamborough
(c) Captain Stevens of the NUMA ship Sounder
(d) Captain Stewart of the NUMA ship Flounder

2. What kind of metal were the scrolls stored in?
(a) Silver
(b) Bronze
(c) Steel
(d) Copper

3. How long did Dirk say that it would take to find the Lady Flamborough?
(a) Twenty hours
(b) Fifteen hours
(c) Thirty hours
(d) Ten hours

4. How long will it take to get information on Yazid's background?
(a) Twenty-four hours
(b) Three days
(c) Two days
(d) Thirty six hours

5. What was the look on the face of the Arab that tried to lob the grenade through the window?
(a) Horror as it bounced back
(b) Fear as it bounced back
(c) Joy as it went through
(d) Grim determination as it went through

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Machado fail to notice?

2. What slight flavor was in the brandy?

3. How has Allah blessed Ammar?

4. What speed was the Mercedes capable of?

5. What was Hala's first concern for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is the best location for the scrolls to be if they are to maintain their cohesion and readability? Where is the worst?

2. What information bothers Yeager and Dirk?

3. When is the first time Pitt has been wrong in this book?

4. What is the difference between papyrus and parchment?

5. Who admires Giordino and why?

6. Why can't the President of the United States expose Topiltzin and Yazid?

7. What changes did Ammar undergo to look the part of Captain Collins?

8. In what ways did Ismail's inexperience show through?

9. What happens when Ammar pushes the button for the detonation?

10. What does Pitt know the terrorists are aware of?

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