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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Earthquake.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the spark or the event that sets off the Palestinian uprising that becomes known as the intifada?
(a) A fight in the Jabaliya camp.
(b) An auto accident.
(c) A newspaper article.
(d) A political speech.

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

4. What goal do the Palestinians announce for the intifada?
(a) The beginning of a Palestinian state.
(b) None.
(c) The end to Israeli occupation.
(d) A Palestianian government.

5. When do the Peace Day strikes occur?
(a) January 21, 1988.
(b) December 21, 1987.
(c) November 21, 1987.
(d) November 21, 1988.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the PLO in a strange position?

2. Winner of the 1967 Six Day War?

3. When the civil war begins, what runs through the center of Beirut?

4. When is the PLO formed?

5. What is the secret to Arafat's success?

(see the answer key)

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