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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is shared by all of Miriam Bernstein's dead loved ones?
(a) None have gravesites.
(b) None died honorably.
(c) None died dishonorably.
(d) None are documented.

2. How does Ahmed Rish manage to wound Jacob Hausner?
(a) By shooting him from behind.
(b) By attacking with a concealed knife.
(c) By throwing sand in his face.
(d) By mocking his failure as head of security for the flight.

3. What solution does Miriam Bernstein propose?
(a) Forming a Masada suicide pact.
(b) Bargaining with Ahmed Rish.
(c) A frontal assault against the invaders.
(d) Attacking the small force on the west side.

4. What does Ariel Weizman want the defenders to do?
(a) Form a Masada pact and commit suicide.
(b) Wait for word from Jerusalem.
(c) Escape down the west bank and cross the Euphrates.
(d) Fight to the death.

5. Why does Miriam Bernstein think Jacob Hausner stayed behind?
(a) To avoid facing an inquiry.
(b) For the sake of the others.
(c) To capture Ahmed Rish.
(d) For the honor of the sacrifice.

6. How does Teddy Laskov believe Miriam Bernstein will have been changed by her experience?
(a) She will be eager to see him.
(b) She will be more committed to peace than ever.
(c) She will be cold and aloof.
(d) She will not have changed.

7. Why does John McClure think Tom Richardson speaks Arabic?
(a) John McClure suspects Tom Richardson is the traitor.
(b) John McClure knows Tom Richardson is a skilled diplomat.
(c) John McClure knows Tom Richardson grew up in the Middle East.
(d) John McClure thinks Tom Richardson is multilingual.

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

9. As the attackers near the crest, why are they unable to retreat?
(a) They would lose face.
(b) There will be more casualties retreating than advancing.
(c) They are too anxious for the fight.
(d) They would fall in the darkness.

10. What other group suffered disproportionate losses?
(a) The El Al crew.
(b) The women.
(c) The interpreters and aides.
(d) The peace delegation.

11. How long does the second attack last?
(a) Two hours and fifteen minutes.
(b) Thirty-nine minutes.
(c) Seventeen minutes.
(d) All night.

12. How does the wind help the attackers?
(a) The wind irritates and confuses the defenders.
(b) The wind is at their backs, pushing them forward.
(c) The wind is a sign that God is on their side.
(d) The defenders can't see them coming.

13. Why do Isaac Burg and Jacob Hausner agree that the time has come to give no orders?
(a) People no longer trust their leadership.
(b) The leaders are not sure what's best to do.
(c) Individual survival instincts will take over.
(d) People would disobey and scatter.

14. What does Jacob Hausner think all their cleverness and strength has accomplished?
(a) Bought time for help to arrive.
(b) Saved them from the attackers.
(c) Prolonged their suffering.
(d) Earned a place in history books.

15. Why does Ahmed Rish need to keep the defenders alive?
(a) Without hostages, Ahmed Rish has no power to negotiate.
(b) Ahmed Rish does not want to be tried for murder.
(c) Ahmed Rish wants to torture the defenders.
(d) The defenders can testify that Ahmed Rish treated them fairly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What message does Teddy Laskov radio to Miriam Bernstein?

2. What flammable plant makes the west side of the defenses unassailable?

3. What information does Chaim Mazar give the joint chiefs?

4. How many of Jacob Hausner's security team were killed?

5. What has David Becker done throughout the standoff?

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