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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. According to Friedman, why do Beirutis never develop a strong national government?
(a) Because they don't like the idea of giving up local control.
(b) Because they don't believe in a national government.
(c) Because there is not a strong national leader.
(d) Because they learn to take care of themselves on a neighborhood basis.

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

3. What is the name of Friedman's wife?
(a) Ann.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) Anna.
(d) Jen.

4. Who blows up Friedman's apartment house?
(a) A Syrian.
(b) A refugee family.
(c) An Israeli.
(d) A terrorist.

5. Where had Friedman been before in the Middle East?
(a) Beirut.
(b) Tel Aviv.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Ramallah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who issues the correspondents their credentials they need to travel?

2. Where does the Beirut press congregate?

3. According to Friedman, how do the people who remain in Beirut cope with the stress?

4. Who is Amnon Shahak?

5. How long do Friedman and his wife stay in the Middle East?

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