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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Teflon Guerrilla.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Friedman think Beirut is less important politically than psychologically as a news story?
(a) Because no one wants to live in Beirut.
(b) Because there are so many killings in Beirut.
(c) Because many people have moved out of Beirut.
(d) Because people never know when or where they might die.

2. Where in Hama do the journalists stay during the fighting?
(a) They moved around to avoid the main fighting.
(b) In the police station.
(c) In the Commodore Hotel.
(d) Journalists were not allowed in Hama during the fighting.

3. Why is the PLO successful under Arafat?
(a) Because of Arafat's advisors.
(b) Because Arafat was good at public relations.
(c) Because of the personal skills of Arafat.
(d) Because of Arafat's terrorist activities.

4. What is the purpose of the PLO when it is formed?
(a) To exert some control over the Palestinians.
(b) To give some voice to the Palestinians.
(c) To provide a cover for terrorist activities.
(d) To provide an army to fight the Israelis.

5. Who is the ruler of Syria during the time of the Hama massacre?
(a) Yasir Arafat.
(b) Rifaat Assad.
(c) Abdul Hajjaj.
(d) Hafez Assad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Arafat grow up?

2. What is the secret to Arafat's success?

3. Over time, who does Friedman learn to want to talk to for his information?

4. When Arafat takes over control of the PLO, what did he turn it into?

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

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