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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Arafat takes over control of the PLO, what did he turn it into?
(a) A guerrilla movement.
(b) A local Lebanese movement.
(c) A Palestinian national movement.
(d) A pan-Arab economic movement.

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

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

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

5. When does Gemayel's government quit?
(a) February, 1984.
(b) January, 1984.
(c) December, 1983.
(d) March, 1984.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the PLO formed?

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

3. When do the Peace Day strikes occur?

4. When is Arafat forced to recognize Israel?

5. Where does Arafat grow up?

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