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Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter on Beirut, when does Friedman's Jewishness affect him?
(a) When he applies for an interview with Arafat.
(b) When he goes out to dinner.
(c) When he looks for a fixer.
(d) When he applies for travel credentials.

2. What is the Syrian government's main goal for the attack on Hama?
(a) To show how powerful they were.
(b) To quell the Muslim Brotherhood's rebellion.
(c) To take over the Muslim Brotherhood.
(d) To run the local Hama government.

3. What is the spark or the event that sets off the Palestinian uprising that becomes known as the intifada?
(a) A fight in the Jabaliya camp.
(b) An auto accident.
(c) A political speech.
(d) A newspaper article.

4. What Lebanese political party helps the Israelis during the occupation?
(a) The Phalangists.
(b) None of them.
(c) The Conservatives.
(d) The Republicans.

5. Where is Friedman when the Israelis invade Beirut?
(a) In Jerusalem.
(b) On vacation.
(c) At the Commodore Hotel.
(d) In West Beirut.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is the flight the Friedmans take at the beginning of the book?

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

3. Approximately how long does the main fighting occur in Hama?

4. What happens when the communications go dead after the PLO departure?

5. In 1985, what carryover from the British Mandate days does the Israeli government resurrect?

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