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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. Why does the guarantee not apply to the Arab members of the peace delegation?
(a) They are too valuable as hostages.
(b) They will automatically be freed.
(c) They are too important as informants.
(d) As Muslims, they can expect no mercy for betraying their countrymen.

2. What has David Becker done throughout the standoff?
(a) Worked on the generator.
(b) Tended the wounded.
(c) Fired on the attackers.
(d) Kept a log.

3. Why do Isaac Burg and Jacob Hausner agree that the time has come to give no orders?
(a) Individual survival instincts will take over.
(b) The leaders are not sure what's best to do.
(c) People no longer trust their leadership.
(d) People would disobey and scatter.

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

5. What ultimatum does Ahmed Rish give Jacob Hausner and Benjamin Dobkin?
(a) They must surrender before sundown.
(b) They must join forces with the attackers.
(c) They must promise not to tell what they have seen.
(d) They must support the Palestinian peace initiative.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prophecy about Babylon did Benjamin Dobkin see was fulfilled?

2. What does Benjamin Dobkin deduce from the fact that the radios have been jammed?

3. What does Jacob Hausner think all their cleverness and strength has accomplished?

4. In Becker's opinion, why is Hausner's judgment no longer dependable?

5. Why does Hausner believe many of the defenders will not stand and fight?

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