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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. Why does Jacob Hausner think he has been cursed rather than blessed when he escapes death again?

2. How does Miriam Bernstein respond to Teddy Laskov's message?

3. What is one theory about the unknown fate of Naomi Haber?

4. Who does Isaac Burg say will kill the defenders if they escape the Ashbals?

5. What has David Becker done throughout the standoff?

Short Essay Questions

1. What motives does Nathan Burg attribute to Jacob Hausner for wanting to stay behind when the aircraft left the mountaintop?

2. Why does Ahmed Rish have to wash his face and hands after his interrogation of Deborah Gideon?

3. What is the purpose of Ibrahim Arif's taunting of Salem Hamadi?

4. Who suffered disproportionately during the captivity, and why?

5. What lesson has Salem Hamadi learned as he watches the way Ahmed Rish deals with the young Ashbals?

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

7. 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?

8. Why does Miriam Bernstein believe the role of the scribe is so important?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Miriam Bernstein is deeply committed to the peace process and affected by the early events that took her family from her. In your essay, describe the changes that the events in the story have caused to take place in Miriam Bernstein.

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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