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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conclusion: From Beirut to Jerusalem to Washington.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Friedman, which of the following is a relatively new concept for Middle Easterners?
(a) Authoritarian rule.
(b) The nation state.
(c) Journalistic review.
(d) Tribal loyalty.

2. Who epitomizes the mentality and attitude of the European Zionist?
(a) Yasir Arafat.
(b) Ariel Sharon.
(c) Yacov Bar-Simantov.
(d) Menachem Begin.

3. What happens when the communications go dead after the PLO departure?
(a) The shelling begins.
(b) Friedman goes into the street.
(c) The shelling ends.
(d) Friedman misses his deadline.

4. How do the normal Lebanese population treat the Israeli soldiers?
(a) They spit at them.
(b) They shoot at them.
(c) They treat them well.
(d) They ignore them.

5. Why does Friedman think Beirut is less important politically than psychologically as a news story?
(a) Because there are so many killings in Beirut.
(b) Because many people have moved out of Beirut.
(c) Because no one wants to live in Beirut.
(d) Because people never know when or where they might die.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he is preparing to leave Beirut, how many civil wars does Friedman say are going on?

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

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

4. Who is the ruler of Syria during the time of the Hama massacre?

5. When does television appear in Israel?

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