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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Friedman, why do Beirutis never develop a strong national government?
(a) Because there is not a strong national leader.
(b) Because they don't believe in a national government.
(c) Because they don't like the idea of giving up local control.
(d) Because they learn to take care of themselves on a neighborhood basis.

3. When do the Israelis pull out of the Shouf Mountains?
(a) August, 1983.
(b) October, 1983.
(c) September, 1983.
(d) July, 1983.

4. On what date does a suicide bomber drive a truck into the U.S. embassy in Beirut?
(a) May 1, 1983.
(b) April 18, 1983.
(c) April 1, 1983.
(d) April 25, 1983.

5. How many times while Friedman is in Beirut do the communications go dead?
(a) Monthly.
(b) Daily.
(c) Only once.
(d) A couple of times a week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brokers the peace agreement between Lebanon and Israel in 1983?

2. What moment of covering the news in Beirut sticks out in Friedman's mind?

3. How long has Friedman been in Beirut when he decides to leave?

4. Why do many of the local Beirutis think that Friedman is privy to information?

5. Friedman says that Sharon is a classic example of what?

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