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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the secret to Arafat's success?
(a) The PLO and the way it is organized.
(b) His military successes.
(c) His advisers.
(d) His debonair dashing figure.

2. Winner of the 1967 Six Day War?
(a) Lebanese.
(b) Palestinians.
(c) Israelis.
(d) Syrians.

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

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

5. Where does Arafat grow up?
(a) Beirut.
(b) Hama.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Cairo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When do the Marines finish their withdrawal from Beirut?

3. When does Friedman have an interview with Yasir Arafat?

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

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

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