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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. Why do Palestinians often have pictures of beaches or the Swiss mountains in their homes and businesses?
(a) They vacation in those areas.
(b) There are some famous Palestianian painters who paint these scenes.
(c) They want something pleasant to escape the misery of their environment.
(d) This is all they can afford.

2. When it becomes known that Friedman is leaving Israel, what do people ask him?
(a) Does he like Israel?
(b) Will he come back?
(c) Where is he going?
(d) Why is he leaving.

3. Israel has religious significance to what three religions?
(a) Judaism, Islam, Christianity.
(b) Judaism, Christianity, Wikka.
(c) Judaism, Buddhism, Wikka.
(d) Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity.

4. How often is Friedman's neighborhood shelled?
(a) At least once a week.
(b) At least once a month.
(c) Almost every night.
(d) At least two-three times a week.

5. Where does Friedman go to write his story about the PLO departure?
(a) His home office.
(b) The Reuters office.
(c) The airport.
(d) His friend's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. The intifada marks the beginning of what for the Palestinians?

2. When does Israel first become important to Friedman?

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

4. What is happening outside when Friedman decides to leave Beirut?

5. How long has Friedman been in Beirut when he decides to leave?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Friedman thinks back on his days in Beirut, what does he think about?

2. What does Friedman tell us about the night he made the decision to leave Beirut?

3. Beginning with the first settlement in Hebron, how do many Jewish settlements come into being?

4. What are the reasons that Israel, Jordan, and Palestinians want George Schultz to come to the Middle East?

5. Why do some Jews claim that Israel is judged by different standards than other countries?

6. In the epilogue, what does Friedman say about the Israeli/Palestinian situation with regards to settlement?

7. What is the difference the Six Day War made to Israel without them even realizing it at the time?

8. What are the three goals of the Jewish leaders after the end of World War II?

9. Why was the intifada a significant event in the Palestinian movement?

10. What is the difference in the way Jews define or identify themselves in the United States vs. Israel?

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