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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who epitomizes the mentality and attitude of the European Zionist?
(a) Yasir Arafat.
(b) Menachem Begin.
(c) Yacov Bar-Simantov.
(d) Ariel Sharon.

2. According to Friedman, what do the Americans believe is the Lebanese problem?
(a) The number of political parties in Lebanon.
(b) The weakness of the Lebanese government.
(c) The lack of Lebanese military strength.
(d) The number of militias in Lebanon.

3. On the way to the airport in a taxi, what event does Friedman see and ignore?
(a) A traffic accident.
(b) A protest.
(c) A kidnapping.
(d) A parade.

4. In June, 1982, what major event does Friedman cover while living in Beirut?
(a) The Israeli invasion of Lebanon.
(b) The Palestinian invasion of Israel.
(c) The US/Palestinian conference.
(d) The Israeli/Palestianian conference.

5. Who blows up Friedman's apartment house?
(a) A refugee family.
(b) An Israeli.
(c) A Syrian.
(d) A terrorist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religious/political group controls the Baath Party in this chapter?

2. Where is the new headquarters for the PLO?

3. When are the Marine barracks hit by a suicide truck bomb?

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

5. When does Friedman's wife leave Beirut?

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