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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. 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.

2. What year is the flight the Friedmans take at the beginning of the book?
(a) 1981.
(b) 1980.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1978.

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

4. What are the two worlds Friedman feels he has been traveling during his entire life?
(a) Arab and Israeli.
(b) Israeli and Egyptian.
(c) Egyptian and Syrian.
(d) Arab and Egyptian.

5. Friedman says that a reporter must understand his subject but he must also be what?
(a) Knowledgeable.
(b) Subjective.
(c) Objective.
(d) Critical.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the way to the airport in a taxi, what event does Friedman see and ignore?

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

3. Where does Friedman spend his high school summers?

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

5. The Commodore Hotel acts as a fixer to what group of people?

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