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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter called The End of Something, where do the peace talks among the various Lebanese factions take place?
(a) Cairo, Egypt.
(b) Beirut, Lebanon.
(c) Washington, DC.
(d) Lausanne, Switzerland.

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

3. 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.

4. Where is Arafat born?
(a) Syria or Egypt.
(b) Lebanon.
(c) Gaza or Egypt.
(d) Kuwait.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the civil war begins, what runs through the center of Beirut?

2. Where does Arafat grow up?

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

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

5. As he is preparing to leave Beirut, how many civil wars does Friedman say are going on?

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