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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. In Chapter 10, where does Mossad accidently kill a waiter while trying to assassinate Salameh?

2. Why does Black September replace Salameh with Mohammed Boudia in Chapter 10?

3. In Chapter 12, what does Mossad handle for Denmark?

4. What is Al's main job in Chapter 14?

5. The Tsafririm protects Jew __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the resort at the beginning of Chapter 15 not what it seems?

2. Why is Yassar Arafat unpopular with fundamentalists?

3. Why does attaining an Exocet missile head prove difficult for Mossad in Chapter 11?

4. What actions does Mossad take in Chapter 13 to undermine Arafat?

5. How does the Mossad make initial contact with Magid?

6. How does Mossad kill the new head of Black September in Chapter 10?

7. How is Moukharbel killed in Chapter 10?

8. Why are the Ethiopian Jews particularly endangered in Chapter 15?

9. What arrangement do Denmark and Israel have in the mid-1970's?

10. How are Israel's operations in the United States revealed in the beginning of Chapter 14?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In By Way of Deception, Victor Ostrovsky often shows the connection between the actions of Mossad and famous historical event: the bombing of the American hotel in Beirut or the 1972 Olympics for example. Write an essay about one such occurrence. How does Mossad activity impact the international climate lead toward or away from the event? What is the connection between Israeli policy and this event? Does Ostrovsky reveal a hidden component to this event?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout By Way of Deception, Ostrovsky portrays Israel as a nation in the midst of a hostile region. The author introduces numerous prominent enemies of the State of Israel. Write an essay about three such enemies. Why does each enemy protest regarding Israel? What tactics do they use to harm the nation? How does Israel respond to this danger, and what role Mossad play in this struggle? Does Israel succeed in neutralizing the enemy?

Part 1) PLO

Part 2) Black September

Part 3) Libya

Essay Topic 3

The operations described in Victor Ostrovsky's book can be divided into two categories which include those that are reacting to attacks on Israel and those preemptively trying to stop future attacks. Write an essay in which you compare these operations. Offer an example of each, and determine which is more effective. What tactics are used in each type of operation? How does the world react to each type? In the end, does either type of operation seem totally effective?

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