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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening outside when Friedman decides to leave Beirut?
(a) There is a riot in the street.
(b) His neighborhood is being shelled.
(c) Nothing, his neighborhood is quiet.
(d) There is fighting in the street.

2. According to Friedman, who is the first person who wants U.S. troops in Beirut?
(a) al-Wazzan.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Arafat.
(d) Gemayel.

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

4. Friedman says that a reporter must understand his subject but he must also be what?
(a) Knowledgeable.
(b) Subjective.
(c) Objective.
(d) Critical.

5. Where does Ze'ev Chafets grow up?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New York.
(d) Detroit.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chapter called The End of Something, where do the peace talks among the various Lebanese factions take place?

2. On what date does a suicide bomber drive a truck into the U.S. embassy in Beirut?

3. When do Arafat and the PLO leave Beirut?

4. After the Six Day War, what presents an internal threat to Israel?

5. What is the only Arab state that agrees to peace with the Israelis?

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