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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What information does General Talman give to Chaim Mazar to thank him for his help?
(a) The possible identity of the traitor.
(b) A promise not to reveal his part in the rescue operation.
(c) The information carried by the peace delegates.
(d) The possible location of the downed aircraft.

2. To what bird does the writer compare the aircraft?
(a) An ibis.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A heron.
(d) A crane.

3. What is pilot David Becker counting as he flies?
(a) How many flight miles he has left before New York.
(b) How many more takeoffs and landings he will perform.
(c) How many refuelings the flight will require.
(d) How many escorts are in view.

4. What is David Becker's worst fear?
(a) A terrorist prison camp.
(b) Being shot down.
(c) Getting too old to fly.
(d) Flying.

5. What does the intruding plane inform the Concordes?
(a) There are radio-controlled missiles aimed at each plane.
(b) There are terrorists aboard each plane.
(c) There are radio-controlled bombs aboard each plane.
(d) There are suicide bombers aboard each plane.

6. Who is a last-minute addition to the flight on Concorde 01?
(a) Teddy Laskov.
(b) John McClure.
(c) David Becker.
(d) Tom Richardson.

7. What does Isaiah prophecy will be the fate of Babylon?
(a) It will be conquered by Assyrians.
(b) It will never again be inhabited.
(c) It will never again conquer the Jews.
(d) It will never again be remembered.

8. What does Richardson recommend the group do?
(a) Attempt escape.
(b) Commit mass suicide.
(c) Fight to the death.
(d) Negotiate.

9. Who will man the operation against the Lod airport?
(a) Left-behind members of the Palestinian Auxiliary Corps.
(b) Palestinian orphans from Iraq.
(c) Al-Qaeda operatives.
(d) Newly recruited members of the Palestinian Auxiliary Corps.

10. What do the passengers vote to do as the plane is landing?
(a) Request a modification in terms.
(b) Fight on the ground.
(c) Fight in the air.
(d) Surrender upon landing.

11. What does Peter Kahn see as his mission?
(a) To get the APU to power the Concorde.
(b) To train the defenders in weaponry.
(c) To make radio contact with Jerusalem.
(d) To build the defensive line.

12. Why does Ahmed Rish have a grudge against Jacob Hausner?
(a) Jacob Hausner broadcast Ahmed Rish's description.
(b) Jacob Hausner tortured Ahmed Rish during interrogation.
(c) Jacob Hausner killed Ahmed Rish's family.
(d) Jacob Hausner humiliated Ahmed Rish by striking him under interrogation.

13. How does Benjamin Dobkin know the terrorists are Palestinians?
(a) The Palestinian group has claimed responsibility.
(b) The Palestinian peace representatives recognize the voice of Ahmed Rish.
(c) The Lear jet has Palestinian markings.
(d) Jacob Hausner recognizes the voice of Ahmed Rish.

14. What is the second miracle Ahmed Rish says Jews experienced in Babylon?
(a) The Euphrates was divided for the Jews to cross.
(b) The water there was turned to wine.
(c) The Jews were released from their captivity.
(d) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were saved from the fire.

15. Why does the rabbi tell Jacob Hausner the religious observances are important?
(a) They are important for spirituality.
(b) They are important for unity.
(c) They are important for morale.
(d) They are important for appearances.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jacob Hausner bring with him that impresses Benjamin Dobkin?

2. What does Jacob Hausner learn from the explosion of Concorde 01?

3. Who does Jacob Hausner say is the most important speaker in the group meeting?

4. The author says that Nuri Salameh displays what "ancient Arab character flaw"?

5. Why is the escort plane flown by Teddy Lasksov unable to fire on the intruder?

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