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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Whose Country is This, Anyway?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When are the Marine barracks hit by a suicide truck bomb?
(a) October 23, 1983.
(b) October 15, 1983.
(c) October 30, 1983.
(d) October 1, 1983.

2. Who assassinates Gemayel in 1982?
(a) Israelis.
(b) Palestinians.
(c) Syrians.
(d) Beirutis.

3. In the U.S., how do Jews define their Jewish identity?
(a) By their rabbi.
(b) By their place of birth.
(c) By their synagogue affiliation.
(d) By their relationship to Israel.

4. The Muslim Brotherhood receives support from groups centered in what cities?
(a) Hama and Beirut.
(b) Hama and Aleppo.
(c) Hama and Damascus.
(d) Beirut and Aleppo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Friedman go to write his story about the PLO departure?

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

4. What area was partitioned after World War II by the United Nations?

5. How many goals do Jewish leaders have after the end of World War II?

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