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

2. Where does much of Arafat's support come from?
(a) Refugee camps of Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.
(b) Terrorists.
(c) Refugee camps in Egypt.
(d) Egypt.

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

4. When does Friedman have an interview with Yasir Arafat?
(a) November, 1987.
(b) January, 1987.
(c) January, 1988.
(d) December, 1987.

5. Before 1984, what do many Beirutis attribute their problems to?
(a) Americans.
(b) Israelis.
(c) Phalangists.
(d) Outside agitators.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the PLO when it is formed?

2. When do the Marines finish their withdrawal from Beirut?

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

4. Where does Friedman go when the fighting begins as curfew goes into effect?

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

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