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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Approximately how long does the main fighting occur in Hama?
(a) About two weeks.
(b) About two months.
(c) About two days.
(d) About two years.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Arafat grow up?

2. Why does Friedman refer to Yasir Arafat as the "teflon guerrilla"?

3. What outside group comes to the aid of the Muslim Brotherhood in Hama?

4. What is the purpose of the PLO when it is formed?

5. Friedman says that a reporter must understand his subject but he must also be what?

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