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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, Babylon, The Ishtar Gate: Chapters 21-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tom Richardson reveal himself as a traitor to John McClure?
(a) He tries to stop the emergency landing.
(b) He is heard making radio contact with Rish.
(c) He is discovered with a suitcase full of money.
(d) He is the only one who knows where they are.

2. What does the intruder order Laskov to do?
(a) Send an "all is well" signal to Jerusalem.
(b) Land at the nearest clear field.
(c) Cover the flight of the Concordes.
(d) Turn the escort planes back.

3. How does Benjamin Dobkin know the terrorists are Palestinians?
(a) The Lear jet has Palestinian markings.
(b) Jacob Hausner recognizes the voice of Ahmed Rish.
(c) The Palestinian peace representatives recognize the voice of Ahmed Rish.
(d) The Palestinian group has claimed responsibility.

4. What defense do the defenders copy from Archimedes?
(a) They all enter the airplane, like the Trojan horse.
(b) They use aluminum sheets to reflect the sun.
(c) They build catapults.
(d) They use clothing as slings.

5. Why does Jacob Hausner get angry with Naomi Haber?
(a) Naomi Haber withheld information about her shooting ability.
(b) Naomi Haber attempted to distract Nathan Brin while on duty.
(c) Naomi Haber is a double agent.
(d) Naomi Haber insulted Jacob Hausner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Benjamin Dobkin say the time of year is against them?

2. According to Psalms, what did the ancient Babylonians require of the captured Jews?

3. What does Ahmed Rish say are the two possibilities for Jews in Babylon?

4. What does the intruding plane inform the Concordes?

5. Why is Jacob Hausner able to take charge of the defenders?

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