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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Friedman have an interview with Yasir Arafat?
(a) December, 1987.
(b) November, 1987.
(c) January, 1988.
(d) January, 1987.

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

3. Who organizes a peace march in April, 1984?
(a) The Phalangists.
(b) The Sunnis.
(c) Yasir Arafat.
(d) Iman Khalife.

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

5. Why is the PLO successful under Arafat?
(a) Because of Arafat's advisors.
(b) Because Arafat was good at public relations.
(c) Because of Arafat's terrorist activities.
(d) Because of the personal skills of Arafat.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Arafat forced to recognize Israel?

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

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

4. What is the spark or the event that sets off the Palestinian uprising that becomes known as the intifada?

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

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