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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the PLO represent to Arafat's supporters?
(a) Independence.
(b) Economic viability.
(c) Unity.
(d) Diversity.

2. What is the purpose of the PLO when it is formed?
(a) To provide a cover for terrorist activities.
(b) To exert some control over the Palestinians.
(c) To provide an army to fight the Israelis.
(d) To give some voice to the Palestinians.

3. What is the estimate of how many people were killed during the Hama massacre?
(a) Between 10,000 to 25,000.
(b) Between 10 to 25.
(c) Between 1,000 to 2,500.
(d) Between 100 to 250.

4. Why is the PLO in a strange position?
(a) Because the international community views the PLO as a terrorist organization.
(b) Because the PLO won't acknowledge the Israelis, so there is no way to negotiate with them.
(c) Because Arafat only wants the PLO to engage in terrorism.
(d) Arafat won't acknowledge the Israelis, so the Israelis won't acknowledge the PLO.

5. What characteristic of Friedman makes him unique among the Beirut correspondents?
(a) He is Jewish.
(b) He is American.
(c) He speaks only English.
(d) He has red hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at the Summerland Hotel during the fighting?

2. What is the Syrian government's main goal for the attack on Hama?

3. When is the PLO formed?

4. Where do the Friedmans fly to from Geneva at the beginning of the book?

5. How long do Friedman and his wife stay in the Middle East?

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