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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, Babylon, The Watchtowers: Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would Tom Richardson and John McClure be able to leave under a flag of surrender?
(a) They are American.
(b) They speak Arabic.
(c) They are non-combatants.
(d) They are sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.

2. How does the author say the painters enter to paint the aircraft?
(a) Quietly, as if entering a holy place.
(b) Joyfully, as if in a parade.
(c) Reluctantly, as if facing an unpleasant task.
(d) Noisily, as if entering a party.

3. What does Nuri Salameh worry about in Algeria?
(a) The increase in terrorist activity.
(b) The influx of refugees.
(c) The political climate.
(d) His family members who still live there.

4. Why is the escort plane flown by Teddy Lasksov unable to fire on the intruder?
(a) It is carrying explosives.
(b) It is too close to the Concordes.
(c) It maneuvers too quickly.
(d) It is carrying hostages.

5. What does Jacob Hausner assign the foreign ministers to do with the clothing in suitcases?
(a) Make dummies.
(b) Make slings.
(c) Cover their heads.
(d) Make bandages.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Tom Richardson come to get from Teddy Laskov?

2. Why does Jacob Hausner get angry with Naomi Haber?

3. What approaches the Concorde flights unexpectedly?

4. Why does Jacob Hausner think Ahmed Rish has chosen Babylon for a location?

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

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