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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Teflon Guerrilla.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is one of the most famous fixers in Beirut?
(a) Hafez Assad.
(b) Abdul Hajjaj.
(c) Arafat.
(d) Mohammed.

3. What is the estimate of how many people were killed during the Hama massacre?
(a) Between 10,000 to 25,000.
(b) Between 100 to 250.
(c) Between 10 to 25.
(d) Between 1,000 to 2,500.

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

5. Why does Friedman think Beirut is less important politically than psychologically as a news story?
(a) Because there are so many killings in Beirut.
(b) Because no one wants to live in Beirut.
(c) Because many people have moved out of Beirut.
(d) Because people never know when or where they might die.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the PLO represent to Arafat's supporters?

3. Friedman analyzes Hama from different perspectives. What is one of these perspectives?

4. Where does Friedman spend a summer studying in college?

5. During the crises, on what basis does Beirut society function?

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