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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the PLO represent to Arafat's supporters?
(a) Independence.
(b) Diversity.
(c) Economic viability.
(d) Unity.

2. Friedman analyzes Hama from different perspectives. What is one of these perspectives?
(a) Tradition of brotherhood.
(b) Tradition of loyalism.
(c) Tradition of tribes.
(d) Tradition of religion.

3. 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 no one wants to live in Beirut.
(d) Because there are so many killings in Beirut.

4. Where does Friedman live in the U.S. when he first goes to the Middle East as a teenager?
(a) Texas.
(b) Florida.
(c) Wisconsin.
(d) Minnesota.

5. Where does Arafat grow up?
(a) Hama.
(b) Beirut.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Jerusalem.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Muslim Brotherhood receives support from groups centered in what cities?

3. Why is the PLO in a strange position?

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

5. Who does Friedman work for after graduating from Oxford?

(see the answer key)

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