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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nuri Salameh keep his supervisor from questioning his presence in the tail of the aircraft after his shift?

2. Why is Jacob Hausner able to take charge of the defenders?

3. Why is Abdel Majid Jabari hated by many Palestinians?

4. What does Nuri Salameh offer to do in Toulouse?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Abdel Majid Jabari tell Ibrahim Ali Arif that he is a very self-centered man?

2. What is Ummah and why is it important?

3. Why does Jacob Hausner believe it important to establish the chain of command?

4. What reputation do the Jews have regarding terrorism and how is it affecting the present situation?

5. How many civilizations overran Iraq in ancient history, and which did the worst destruction?

6. What compels the stay-behind members of the Palestinian Auxiliary Corps to shell the Lod Airport?

7. Why is Dr. George Habash's quotation frightening?

8. Why is Teddy Laskov unsure of his standing with Miriam Bernstein?

9. What is the metaphor that Ahmed Rish uses about the joker in the deck?

10. What compels Nuri Salameh to plant the bomb aboard the aircraft, although he believes it is "a great sin"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tone is the way the author feels about his subject. DeMille's tone ranges from the deeply poetic and meaningful Bible passages he quotes to bloody scenes of torture. In your essay, analyze the tone of this story. How do you think DeMille feels about the political forces behind the action in this story? How can you tell?

Essay Topic 2

Shear-jashub's name, besides identifying him as Jewish, was originally given to the prophet Isaiah's son and has deep significance. Research the meaning of the name and in your essay discuss why you think DeMille selected it for this character.

Essay Topic 3

Abdel Majid Jabari and Ibrahim Arif are in the same situation, but their personalities and responses are very different. Remember that Abdel Majid Jabari has suffered physical damage because of his commitment to Israel. Write an essay comparing and contrasting the two men.

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