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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Psalms, what did the ancient Babylonians require of the captured Jews?
(a) A song.
(b) A poem.
(c) A letter.
(d) A story.

2. How does Isaac Burg explain the defenders' success?
(a) Self-defense is reflexive.
(b) They fought to defend peace as mothers defend cubs.
(c) They were fighting to defend life and limb.
(d) They had well-trained combatants to teach them.

3. Why is Jacob Hausner able to take charge of the defenders?
(a) He commands the only trained fighters in the group.
(b) He was chosen by vote.
(c) He has the highest military standing.
(d) He has the highest civilian standing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the terrorists dispose of Nuri Salameh's body?

2. What does Nuri Salameh worry might give him away to the workers passing under the Concorde?

3. What is one theory about the unknown fate of Naomi Haber?

4. Who does Isaac Burg say will kill the defenders if they escape the Ashbals?

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

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