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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Under the Spotlight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Friedman's own rabbi?
(a) Eliezer Waldman.
(b) Shimon Tsimhe.
(c) David Hartman.
(d) Ze'ev Chafets.

2. What happens when the minute fighting stops in Bierut?
(a) Cars are moved into garages to prevent damage to them when fighting starts again.
(b) Children start playing in the streets.
(c) Shopkeepers open up their shops and life is back to normal.
(d) People stay inside because they are afraid.

3. According to Friedman, by October, 1983, what do most Beirutis consider the Marines to be?
(a) A welcome help in rebuilding Beirut.
(b) Another political group.
(c) An occupying force.
(d) Another militia group.

4. What Lebanese political party helps the Israelis during the occupation?
(a) The Republicans.
(b) None of them.
(c) The Phalangists.
(d) The Conservatives.

5. What country does Friedman find has similarities to Israel?
(a) Lebanon.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Palestine.
(d) Syria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who blows up Friedman's apartment house?

2. Who is Amnon Shahak?

3. The Americans become known as the stooges of what politician?

4. When Friedman thinks back on his days in Beirut, what does he most often think of?

5. Why is the PLO in a strange position?

(see the answer key)

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