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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. What happens at the Summerland Hotel during the fighting?
(a) The hotel begins to cater to wealthy locals.
(b) The hotel becomes a meeting place for journalists.
(c) The hotel closes.
(d) The hotel becomes a haven for the homeless.

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

3. Winner of the 1967 Six Day War?
(a) Syrians.
(b) Lebanese.
(c) Palestinians.
(d) Israelis.

4. Why is the PLO in a strange position?
(a) Because Arafat only wants the PLO to engage in terrorism.
(b) Because the international community views the PLO as a terrorist organization.
(c) Because the PLO won't acknowledge the Israelis, so there is no way to negotiate with them.
(d) Arafat won't acknowledge the Israelis, so the Israelis won't acknowledge the PLO.

5. When the civil war begins, what runs through the center of Beirut?
(a) The Green Line.
(b) The Orange Line.
(c) The train tracks.
(d) The main north/south highway.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Friedman go when the fighting begins as curfew goes into effect?

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

3. What group makes up the foundation of the Hezbollah?

4. What does Begin do after his wife's death in November 1983?

5. Who organizes a peace march in April, 1984?

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