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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. In Becker's opinion, why is Hausner's judgment no longer dependable?
(a) Hausner is drinking too much.
(b) Hausner wants to die for his failure to keep them safe.
(c) Hausner is the target for Ahmed Rish.
(d) Hausner is losing his mind.

2. What approaches the Concorde flights unexpectedly?
(a) A military Lear jet.
(b) An unidentified airplane.
(c) A civilian Lear jet.
(d) An earth-to-air missile.

3. How does Ahmed Rish prevent communication between Concorde 02 and anyone else?
(a) He has threatened them if they sent a signal.
(b) He has turned down their volume.
(c) He has destroyed their radios.
(d) He has jammed the radio frequencies.

4. Why is the defense of the downed aircraft a battle of attrition?
(a) The defenders have to wait only until the attackers give up.
(b) The attackers have to wait only until the Israelis run out of ammunition.
(c) The defenders have to wait only until help arrives.
(d) The attackers have to wait only until the Israelis run out of food.

5. What is the second miracle Ahmed Rish says Jews experienced in Babylon?
(a) The Euphrates was divided for the Jews to cross.
(b) The Jews were released from their captivity.
(c) The water there was turned to wine.
(d) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were saved from the fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What solution does Miriam Bernstein propose?

2. What does Ahmed Rish say will be his first act upon landing?

3. What ultimatum does Ahmed Rish give Jacob Hausner and Benjamin Dobkin?

4. What does Jacob Hausner believe Ahmed Rish will do with all hostages?

5. What thought comforts David Becker during the terrifying flight?

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