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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Friedman been in Beirut when he decides to leave?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 7 years.

2. What is the Green Line?
(a) A line that separates East and West Beirut.
(b) A line that surrounds the city of Beirut.
(c) A line that separates Israel and Lebanon.
(d) A line that separates North and South Beirut.

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

4. The Muslim Brotherhood receives support from groups centered in what cities?
(a) Hama and Aleppo.
(b) Beirut and Aleppo.
(c) Hama and Beirut.
(d) Hama and Damascus.

5. What happens when the minute fighting stops in Bierut?
(a) People stay inside because they are afraid.
(b) Shopkeepers open up their shops and life is back to normal.
(c) Cars are moved into garages to prevent damage to them when fighting starts again.
(d) Children start playing in the streets.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date does a suicide bomber drive a truck into the U.S. embassy in Beirut?

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

3. During the crises, on what basis does Beirut society function?

4. How does Friedman's wife leave Beirut?

5. Why do the Marines return to Beirut?

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