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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. Who does Friedman hire as a fixer?
(a) He doesn't hire an individual as a fixer.
(b) A policeman he knows.
(c) A PLO agent he knows.
(d) A Lebanese friend.

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

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

4. Where does Friedman live in the U.S. when he first goes to the Middle East as a teenager?
(a) Texas.
(b) Minnesota.
(c) Florida.
(d) Wisconsin.

5. On the way to the airport in a taxi, what event does Friedman see and ignore?
(a) A traffic accident.
(b) A protest.
(c) A kidnapping.
(d) A parade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Amnon Shahak?

2. Where had Friedman been before in the Middle East?

3. Where does Friedman learn to be a journalist?

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

5. According to Friedman, why do Beirutis never develop a strong national government?

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