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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religious/political group controls the Baath Party in this chapter?
(a) Alawites.
(b) Maronite Christians.
(c) PLO.
(d) Muslim Brotherhood.

2. How often is Friedman's neighborhood shelled?
(a) At least two-three times a week.
(b) At least once a week.
(c) At least once a month.
(d) Almost every night.

3. What do each of Friedman's four different groups or categories of Jews believe in common?
(a) That the U.S. should support each group.
(b) That Israel will grow bigger.
(c) That the Rabbis should govern Israel.
(d) That the other three will disappear in time.

4. When do the Peace Day strikes occur?
(a) November 21, 1988.
(b) January 21, 1988.
(c) December 21, 1987.
(d) November 21, 1987.

5. Which of the following is a function that the Lebanese fixer performs?
(a) He knows how to fix mechanical things, such as cars.
(b) He knows where to get food.
(c) He knows how to avoid the fighting.
(d) He knows who to bribe and for how much.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does much of Arafat's support come from?

3. How do the normal Lebanese population treat the Israeli soldiers?

4. How does Friedman get from Beirut to Jerusalem?

5. Approximately how long does the main fighting occur in Hama?

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