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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Under the Spotlight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people do the Red Cross estimate were killed during the Sabra and Shatila massacre?
(a) 1,500-2,000.
(b) 2,500.
(c) 800-1,000.
(d) 500-700.

2. Where is Shimon Tsimhe's newsstand located?
(a) In the West Bank.
(b) In the Haredim suburb of Jerusalem.
(c) In New York.
(d) In Beirut.

3. When do the Marines finish their withdrawal from Beirut?
(a) January 30, 1984.
(b) February 1, 1984.
(c) February 26, 1984.
(d) March 26, 1984.

4. Who is elected president of Lebanon in 1982?
(a) Amin.
(b) Arafat.
(c) Gemayel.
(d) Abu Musa.

5. Where does Friedman go when the fighting begins as curfew goes into effect?
(a) His apartment.
(b) Commodore Hotel.
(c) Airport.
(d) Police station.

Short Answer Questions

1. Older Palestinians grew up under the rule of what country or countries?

2. According to Friedman, who is the first person who wants U.S. troops in Beirut?

3. Why does Friedman think Beirut is less important politically than psychologically as a news story?

4. Who blows up Friedman's apartment house?

5. Where does much of Arafat's support come from?

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