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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the secret to Arafat's success?
(a) His military successes.
(b) His advisers.
(c) The PLO and the way it is organized.
(d) His debonair dashing figure.

3. What are the names of the two major Israeli political parties at the time of the invasion?
(a) The Liberal Party and the Conservative Party.
(b) The Likud Party and the Labor Party.
(c) The Likud Party and the Liberal Party.
(d) The Labor Party and the Liberal Party.

4. The Americans become known as the stooges of what politician?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Gemayel.
(c) al-Wazzan.
(d) Arafat.

5. Where does Arafat grow up?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) Hama.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Beirut.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chapter on Beirut, when does Friedman's Jewishness affect him?

2. What is the reason the Marines first come to Beirut?

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

4. During the crises, on what basis does Beirut society function?

5. How do the normal Lebanese population treat the Israeli soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who or what was the Muslim Brotherhood and what did they want?

2. What is the Hezbollah?

3. What did Friedman write in an article that upset the Marines?

4. What policy did the PNC adopt during its meeting in Algiers in February, 1983?

5. When and why was Arafat able to take control of the PLO?

6. Where did Friedman learn to be a journalist and what was one of the obstacles he faced in checking out his facts?

7. Do all Jewish leaders favor creating two states - one for Jews and one for Arabs?

8. What happens to the planned peace march in 1984?

9. How did the Syrian government handle journalists during the attack on Hama?

10. What happens to Friedman's apartment in Beirut?

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