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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 is the PLO in a strange position?
(a) Arafat won't acknowledge the Israelis, so the Israelis won't acknowledge the PLO.
(b) Because Arafat only wants the PLO to engage in terrorism.
(c) Because the international community views the PLO as a terrorist organization.
(d) Because the PLO won't acknowledge the Israelis, so there is no way to negotiate with them.

2. According to Friedman, which of the following is a relatively new concept for Middle Easterners?
(a) Authoritarian rule.
(b) Journalistic review.
(c) Tribal loyalty.
(d) The nation state.

3. When is the PLO formed?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1961.

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

5. Where does the Beirut press congregate?
(a) The press room at the police station.
(b) The Commodore Hotel.
(c) The press room at the city hall.
(d) The UPI building.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where in Hama do the journalists stay during the fighting?

2. Why is the PLO successful under Arafat?

3. Where is Arafat born?

4. What characteristic of Friedman makes him unique among the Beirut correspondents?

5. Where do correspondents in Beirut verify their facts?

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