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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening outside when Friedman decides to leave Beirut?
(a) His neighborhood is being shelled.
(b) There is a riot in the street.
(c) Nothing, his neighborhood is quiet.
(d) There is fighting in the street.

2. When does Friedman decide to leave Beirut?
(a) March, 1984.
(b) May, 1984.
(c) April, 1984.
(d) February, 1984.

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

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

5. The Americans become known as the stooges of what politician?
(a) Gemayel.
(b) al-Wazzan.
(c) Sharon.
(d) Arafat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Friedman analyzes Hama from different perspectives. What is one of these perspectives?

2. How often is Friedman's neighborhood shelled?

3. When do the U.S. Marines arrive in Beirut the first time?

4. Who blows up Friedman's apartment house?

5. What is the reason the Marines first come to Beirut?

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