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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Betty Crocker in Dante's Inferno.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Friedman, who is the first person who wants U.S. troops in Beirut?
(a) Gemayel.
(b) al-Wazzan.
(c) Arafat.
(d) Sharon.

2. What is the reason the Marines first come to Beirut?
(a) To oversee the Israelis.
(b) To help the Beirutis.
(c) To help rebuild Beirut.
(d) To oversee the PLO departure.

3. According to Friedman, what do the Americans believe is the Lebanese problem?
(a) The lack of Lebanese military strength.
(b) The number of political parties in Lebanon.
(c) The number of militias in Lebanon.
(d) The weakness of the Lebanese government.

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

5. Where is the new headquarters for the PLO?
(a) Tunis.
(b) Damascus.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Athens.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When are the Marine barracks hit by a suicide truck bomb?

3. Where is Friedman when the Israelis invade Beirut?

4. What is the name of Friedman's wife?

5. According to Friedman, by October, 1983, what do most Beirutis consider the Marines to be?

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