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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is pilot David Becker counting as he flies?
(a) How many refuelings the flight will require.
(b) How many escorts are in view.
(c) How many flight miles he has left before New York.
(d) How many more takeoffs and landings he will perform.

3. 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.

4. Why does Hausner say he mistrusts the peace delegation?
(a) They are too poorly educated.
(b) They are too determined to have peace at any price.
(c) They are too judgmental and harsh.
(d) They are too optimistic and trusting.

5. What does Ahmed Rish say the joker does for the game of diplomacy?
(a) The game is over.
(b) The polite game begins.
(c) The game becomes more interesting.
(d) The polite game becomes ominous.

6. What does Richardson recommend the group do?
(a) Attempt escape.
(b) Negotiate.
(c) Commit mass suicide.
(d) Fight to the death.

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

8. To what bird does the writer compare the aircraft?
(a) An ibis.
(b) A heron.
(c) A crane.
(d) An eagle.

9. What has Tom Richardson come to get from Teddy Laskov?
(a) Information about the protective coverage of the Concorde flights.
(b) Approval of the American participation.
(c) Approval for changes being made to the assigned escorts.
(d) A schedule for the peace talks.

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

11. What does Miriam Bernstein hope to gain personally in New York?
(a) Contact with Teddy Laskov.
(b) Information about her missing husband.
(c) Information about her missing son.
(d) Information about her parents.

12. Why does Ahmed Rish have a grudge against Jacob Hausner?
(a) Jacob Hausner humiliated Ahmed Rish by striking him under interrogation.
(b) Jacob Hausner broadcast Ahmed Rish's description.
(c) Jacob Hausner killed Ahmed Rish's family.
(d) Jacob Hausner tortured Ahmed Rish during interrogation.

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

14. What does the Pazuzu represent?
(a) The god of the desert.
(b) The demon of war.
(c) The demon of hatred and anger.
(d) The wind demon, bringing sickness and death.

15. Who is in charge while the plane is in flight?
(a) Benjamin Dobkin.
(b) Isaac Burg.
(c) David Becker.
(d) Jacob Hausner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Nuri Salameh have?

2. What is the rabbi's concern about the Concorde flight?

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

4. What information does General Talman give to Chaim Mazar to thank him for his help?

5. For what does Tom Richardson apologize to Teddy Laskov?

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