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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Time to Go.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Friedman think Beirut is less important politically than psychologically as a news story?
(a) Because many people have moved out of Beirut.
(b) Because people never know when or where they might die.
(c) Because no one wants to live in Beirut.
(d) Because there are so many killings in Beirut.

2. Where does Friedman go to write his story about the PLO departure?
(a) His home office.
(b) The Reuters office.
(c) His friend's home.
(d) The airport.

3. What is the reason the Marines first come to Beirut?
(a) To help the Beirutis.
(b) To help rebuild Beirut.
(c) To oversee the Israelis.
(d) To oversee the PLO departure.

4. During the crises, on what basis does Beirut society function?
(a) On the basis of churches.
(b) On the basis of neighborhoods.
(c) On the basis of families.
(d) On the basis of tribes.

5. What Lebanese political party helps the Israelis during the occupation?
(a) The Republicans.
(b) The Phalangists.
(c) The Conservatives.
(d) None of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how long does the main fighting occur in Hama?

2. What is the Green Line?

3. Which Jewish leader agrees to the plan to create two states, side by side, one for Jews and one for Arabs?

4. Why do the Marines return to Beirut?

5. Who is the ruler of Syria during the time of the Hama massacre?

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