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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Earthquake.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who organizes a peace march in April, 1984?
(a) The Sunnis.
(b) The Phalangists.
(c) Iman Khalife.
(d) Yasir Arafat.

2. What is the spark or the event that sets off the Palestinian uprising that becomes known as the intifada?
(a) An auto accident.
(b) A newspaper article.
(c) A fight in the Jabaliya camp.
(d) A political speech.

3. When do the Marines finish their withdrawal from Beirut?
(a) February 1, 1984.
(b) February 26, 1984.
(c) March 26, 1984.
(d) January 30, 1984.

4. When do the Hezbollah come into existence?
(a) 1984.
(b) 1980.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1945.

5. Friedman compares Beirut before the war to what city?
(a) New York.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Athens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before 1984, what do many Beirutis attribute their problems to?

2. In the chapter called The End of Something, where do the peace talks among the various Lebanese factions take place?

3. What does the PLO represent to Arafat's supporters?

4. What goal do the Palestinians announce for the intifada?

5. The intifada marks the beginning of what for the Palestinians?

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