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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 characteristic of Friedman makes him unique among the Beirut correspondents?
(a) He speaks only English.
(b) He is Jewish.
(c) He has red hair.
(d) He is American.

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

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

4. In June, 1982, what major event does Friedman cover while living in Beirut?
(a) The Israeli/Palestianian conference.
(b) The US/Palestinian conference.
(c) The Palestinian invasion of Israel.
(d) The Israeli invasion of Lebanon.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the PLO represent to Arafat's supporters?

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

4. Where had Friedman been before in the Middle East?

5. Where does Friedman spend a summer studying in college?

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