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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the second onslaught by the attackers better done than the first?
(a) They are more knowledgeable.
(b) They are quicker and quieter.
(c) They are smarter and faster.
(d) They are more prepared to fight.

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

3. Why do the attackers continue forward with Israeli forces coming up behind them?
(a) Falling back is certain death at the hands of Ahmed Rish.
(b) The Israelis in front are less well-armed.
(c) Capturing a hostage will keep them alive.
(d) They are fatigued and confused.

4. Why is Saul Ezer encouraged by the delegates in New York?
(a) It is the most varied group he has seen.
(b) It is the most well-briefed group he has seen.
(c) It is the most intelligent group he has seen.
(d) It is the most congenial group he has seen.

5. What does Samuel Bartok offer to do regardless of whether the rescue mission succeeds?
(a) Kill the remaining Ashbals.
(b) Hunt down and kill Ahmed Rish.
(c) Take the Iraqi Jews home to Israel.
(d) Tell the story of what happened in Babylon.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what Biblical scribe does Miriam Bernstein compare David Becker?

2. What will happen to Ahmed Rish and Salem Hamadi if the attack fails?

3. What prophecy about Babylon did Benjamin Dobkin see was fulfilled?

4. Why doesn't Joshua Giddel attack the guest house that is the attackers' headquarters?

5. What interrupts Benjamin Dobkin's conversation with Jerusalem?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Benjamin Dobkin initially direct is call to Athens, and then change his mind?

2. What does Major Bartok find surprising about Nathan Burg's report of the incident?

3. How have the attackers improved their tactics for the second attack?

4. Why does Salem Hamadi understand that their attempt at getting money by taking the passengers of the Concorde 02 is over whether they win or lose the assault?

5. To what does Major Bartok eventually attribute the successful defense of Concorde 02?

6. How does the guard recognize that Benjamin Dobkin is not an Ashbal?

7. How does Yigael Tekoah become a hero?

8. What is Peter Kahn's biggest concern throughout the ordeal?

9. Why does Miriam Bernstein believe that Jacob Hausner wanted to stay behind?

10. Why do Jacob Hausner and Nathan Burg conclude that the conduct of a war is too important to be left to politicians?

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