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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, Babylon, The Ishtar Gate: Chapters 25-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many assailants are there, according to the captive?
(a) One hundred fifty.
(b) Three hundred.
(c) Five hundred.
(d) Seven hundred and fifty.

2. What fortunate excess surprises David Becker and Jacob Hausner?
(a) There is more fuel than they had calculated.
(b) There is more food than they had calculated.
(c) There are fewer attackers than they had calculated.
(d) There is more ammunition than they had calculated.

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

4. What is the rabbi's concern about the Concorde flight?
(a) That they fast and pray for the peace they will negotiate.
(b) That they serve only kosher food on the flight.
(c) That they offer a prayer for safe travel.
(d) That they arrive in New York before the Sabbath begins at sundown.

5. Why does Jacob Hausner think Ahmed Rish has chosen Babylon for a location?
(a) It symbolizes the captivity of the Jews.
(b) It is scenic and restful.
(c) It is surrounded by allies.
(d) It is far from anyone who could help.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Naomi Haber want to be a sniper?

2. What does Richardson recommend the group do?

3. What is David Becker's worst fear?

4. For what does Hausner first risk leaving the Concorde's position on the hill?

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

(see the answer key)

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