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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Beirut: City of Versions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do correspondents in Beirut verify their facts?
(a) There is no place to go.
(b) The local government.
(c) The police.
(d) The news agency headquarters.

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

4. What happens when the minute fighting stops in Bierut?
(a) People stay inside because they are afraid.
(b) Shopkeepers open up their shops and life is back to normal.
(c) Cars are moved into garages to prevent damage to them when fighting starts again.
(d) Children start playing in the streets.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chapter on Beirut, when does Friedman's Jewishness affect him?

2. Over time, who does Friedman learn to want to talk to for his information?

3. What area was partitioned after World War II by the United Nations?

4. Where does Friedman live in the U.S. when he first goes to the Middle East as a teenager?

5. Who does Friedman hire as a fixer?

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