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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Benjamin Dobkin say the time of year is against them?
(a) The river is in flood stage.
(b) The heat is oppressive.
(c) The dust will bury the Concorde.
(d) Babylon is crowded with tourists.

4. How do the terrorists dispose of Nuri Salameh's body?
(a) They put it under the floor.
(b) They put it in the river.
(c) They put it in the garbage.
(d) They burn it in the incinerator.

5. What does Jacob Hausner learn from the explosion of Concorde 01?
(a) The seriousness of the attackers.
(b) The location of the bomb.
(c) The capability of the attackers.
(d) The odds against outrunning the attackers.

6. Why does Jacob Hausner consider the flight of the Concordes unusually secure?
(a) The planes will be monitored throughout the flight.
(b) The planes have been thoroughly examined.
(c) There is no worry about the passengers being terrorists.
(d) They have armed escorts.

7. What did Jacob Hausner bring with him that impresses Benjamin Dobkin?
(a) Cyanide pellets.
(b) Ammunition.
(c) A psychological profile and identikit on Ahmed Rish.
(d) An extra generator.

8. What does Peter Kahn see as his mission?
(a) To get the APU to power the Concorde.
(b) To train the defenders in weaponry.
(c) To build the defensive line.
(d) To make radio contact with Jerusalem.

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

10. Why does Ahmed Rish slap Jacob Hausner?
(a) The slap reminds Jacob Hausner of who is in charge of the situation.
(b) The slap is a signal to the other assailants.
(c) The slap cancels the insult of Jacob Hausner's slapping Ahmed Rish years before.
(d) The slap is an accident, a violation of his promise to control his anger.

11. What ultimatum does Ahmed Rish give Jacob Hausner and Benjamin Dobkin?
(a) They must support the Palestinian peace initiative.
(b) They must join forces with the attackers.
(c) They must promise not to tell what they have seen.
(d) They must surrender before sundown.

12. What information does General Talman give to Chaim Mazar to thank him for his help?
(a) The possible location of the downed aircraft.
(b) The possible identity of the traitor.
(c) The information carried by the peace delegates.
(d) A promise not to reveal his part in the rescue operation.

13. What is the purpose of the command post/observation post?
(a) The flag there encourages the fighters.
(b) Runners can bring information and carry away orders.
(c) Ammunition is stored there.
(d) Fighters can rally around it.

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

15. What does Asher Avidar decide to do in response to the attacker's commands?
(a) Fire on them.
(b) Try to outrun them under cloud cover.
(c) Duck below them.
(d) Bargain for a separate peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Miriam Bernstein excited about what the day will bring?

2. What does Ahmed Rish say the joker does for the game of diplomacy?

3. What has secured Babylon's place in history?

4. What is the first color that blankets the entire aircraft?

5. When had the ordnance been left behind by the Arab Legion?

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