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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 does Friedman say becomes a more threatening problem than Arafat?
(a) Maronites.
(b) Lebanese activism.
(c) Syrian military force.
(d) Islamic fundamentalism.

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. Why do many of the local Beirutis think that Friedman is privy to information?
(a) Because he has a computer.
(b) Because he lives in a hotel.
(c) Because he is an American.
(d) Because he is a news correspondent.

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

5. Why do the Marines return to Beirut?
(a) To support the Phalangists.
(b) To support the Lebanese governement.
(c) To support the Syrians.
(d) To support the Israelis.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Friedman, why do Beirutis never develop a strong national government?

2. What happens at the Summerland Hotel during the fighting?

3. When do the Marines leave Beirut for the first time?

4. According to Friedman, which of the following is a relatively new concept for Middle Easterners?

5. Who is Amnon Shahak?

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