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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who films city center Beirut in order to record what it looks like?
(a) Friedman.
(b) Tabbara.
(c) Gemayel.
(d) Arafat.

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

3. Friedman compares Beirut before the war to what city?
(a) New York.
(b) Athens.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Cairo.

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

5. What does the PLO represent to Arafat's supporters?
(a) Unity.
(b) Economic viability.
(c) Independence.
(d) Diversity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Arafat born?

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

3. What goal do the Palestinians announce for the intifada?

4. What is the purpose of the PLO when it is formed?

5. When Arafat takes over control of the PLO, what did he turn it into?

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