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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the civil war begins, what runs through the center of Beirut?
(a) The train tracks.
(b) The main north/south highway.
(c) The Green Line.
(d) The Orange Line.

2. The intifada marks the beginning of what for the Palestinians?
(a) New Israeli rules.
(b) Solidarity.
(c) Violence agains the Israelis.
(d) Economic disaster.

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

4. Before 1984, what do many Beirutis attribute their problems to?
(a) Americans.
(b) Outside agitators.
(c) Phalangists.
(d) Israelis.

5. Why does Friedman refer to Yasir Arafat as the "teflon guerrilla"?
(a) Because Arafat frequently slipped through police hands.
(b) Because Friedman thought Arafat was sleazy.
(c) Because Arafat could slip in and out of Lebanon without notice.
(d) Because nothing stuck to Arafat and no matter what, he came out on top.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group makes up the foundation of the Hezbollah?

2. Who films city center Beirut in order to record what it looks like?

3. When does Gemayel's government quit?

4. Friedman compares Beirut before the war to what city?

5. Where does much of Arafat's support come from?

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