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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A Jewish lawyer tells Shipler that ___________ do not work on Arabs since they show no psychological signs of mendacity.
(a) Laws.
(b) Polygraphs.
(c) Treaties.
(d) Rules.

2. Shipler seeks to unravel the complexities of interaction by which the tiny minority of high-minded individuals strive to bridge the gap of ___________.
(a) Religion.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Peace.
(d) Ignorance.

3. The Lebanese women opposes a _________________ between Israel and Lebanon because this would result in an expansion of the Jewish state.
(a) Compromise.
(b) Conversation.
(c) War.
(d) Peace treaty.

4. Failing to understand the more reserved ____________ of the Ashkenazim, Arabs were unable to recognize authentic hospitality.
(a) Language.
(b) Nature.
(c) Homes.
(d) Rules.

5. A tiny number of Israelis understand ________, which leads to paranoia.
(a) Cultural differences.
(b) Yiddish.
(c) Arabic.
(d) History.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shipler explains that Middle Easterners have always felt the need to pigeonhole new acquaintances by their __________.

2. Only a small percentage of Israelis identify themselves as _____________.

3. The expulsion of all ____________ from the city is demanded as a result of the incident in Jerusalem.

4. The Arab-Israeli dispute is _________, but fundamentalism fans the flames.

5. Power is decidedly one sided - _________ have it and the ____________ do not.

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