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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 Teddy Laskov believe Ahmed Rish has not called Jerusalem with demands?
(a) Ahmed Rish has been killed.
(b) The peace delegation has all been killed.
(c) Ahmed Rish is trying to increase suspense and desperation.
(d) Ahmed Rish does not have the peace delegation under control.

2. What role does Shear-jashub say Jews in Babylon have played in history?
(a) They integrated Jews into the larger world.
(b) They taught Jewish beliefs to the Babylonians.
(c) They suffered on behalf of the entire culture.
(d) They were the center of Jewish culture and learning.

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

4. What flammable plant makes the west side of the defenses unassailable?
(a) Tumbleweeds.
(b) Venus fly traps.
(c) Stinging nettles.
(d) Castor oil bushes.

5. What does Salem Hamadi learn from the officer in the rear area?
(a) Help is on the way from Jerusalem.
(b) Benjamin Dobkin made contact with Jerusalem.
(c) The Ashbals are in rebellion against Ahmed Rish.
(d) The Jewish Iraqis have helped Benjamin Dobkin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Benjamin Dobkin kill Sayid Talib?

2. How does the wind help the attackers?

3. What does Isaiah prophecy will be the fate of Babylon?

4. Why is Benjamin Dobkin sure Ahmed Rish has chosen the guest house in the ruins as his command center?

5. What ritual proceeding does the rabbi call a "strange custom"?

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