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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Kahan Commission investigate?
(a) The Sabra and Shatila massacre.
(b) The Israeli invasion of Lebanon.
(c) The PLO.
(d) The Insraeli invasion of Beirut.

2. During the crises, on what basis does Beirut society function?
(a) On the basis of neighborhoods.
(b) On the basis of families.
(c) On the basis of churches.
(d) On the basis of tribes.

3. What is the reason the Marines first come to Beirut?
(a) To oversee the Israelis.
(b) To help rebuild Beirut.
(c) To oversee the PLO departure.
(d) To help the Beirutis.

4. What is the first settlement in Hebron?
(a) Kiryat Arba.
(b) Sinai.
(c) Galut.
(d) Kibbutz Hahotrim.

5. When does Friedman's wife leave Beirut?
(a) February, 1984.
(b) March, 1984.
(c) December, 1983.
(d) January, 1984.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the ruler of Syria during the time of the Hama massacre?

2. Many people are more familiar with the geography of Israel than they are of the geography of what?

3. When does Friedman leave Beirut for Jerusalem?

4. What issue does Friedman think the Israelis are avoiding during the national election campaign in 1984?

5. What year is the flight the Friedmans take at the beginning of the book?

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