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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Friedman work for after graduating from Oxford?
(a) New York Times.
(b) Des Moines Register.
(c) United Press International.
(d) The Washington Post.

2. When does the Israeli invasion of Lebanon begin?
(a) 1967.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1975.

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

4. What is the name of Friedman's wife?
(a) Ann.
(b) Anna.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Jen.

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

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

7. Why is the PLO successful under Arafat?
(a) Because of Arafat's advisors.
(b) Because of Arafat's terrorist activities.
(c) Because Arafat was good at public relations.
(d) Because of the personal skills of Arafat.

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

9. According to Friedman, who is the first person who wants U.S. troops in Beirut?
(a) Sharon.
(b) al-Wazzan.
(c) Arafat.
(d) Gemayel.

10. When do the U.S. Marines arrive in Beirut the first time?
(a) August, 1982.
(b) September, 1982.
(c) February, 1982.
(d) September, 1981.

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

12. Who kills the refugees at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps?
(a) Phalangists.
(b) Syrians.
(c) Palestinians.
(d) Israelis.

13. Who is the ruler of Syria during the time of the Hama massacre?
(a) Abdul Hajjaj.
(b) Yasir Arafat.
(c) Hafez Assad.
(d) Rifaat Assad.

14. Who calls for a Jihad against Assad?
(a) The local people in Hama.
(b) The Israelis.
(c) The PLO.
(d) The Muslim Brotherhood.

15. Why do the Marines return to Beirut?
(a) To support the Syrians.
(b) To support the Lebanese governement.
(c) To support the Phalangists.
(d) To support the Israelis.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the PLO and Arafat leave Beirut, who is left in charge?

2. Who assassinates Gemayel in 1982?

3. When is the PLO formed?

4. Where does the Beirut press congregate?

5. What city do both Friedman and Arafat travel to?

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