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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Time to Go.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the crises, on what basis does Beirut society function?
(a) On the basis of tribes.
(b) On the basis of churches.
(c) On the basis of neighborhoods.
(d) On the basis of families.

2. What moment of covering the news in Beirut sticks out in Friedman's mind?
(a) The evacuation of Americans in February 1984.
(b) The bombing of the Marine barracks.
(c) The PLO departure when he misses his deadline.
(d) His arrival in Beirut.

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

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

5. According to Friedman, what do the Americans believe is the Lebanese problem?
(a) The number of militias in Lebanon.
(b) The weakness of the Lebanese government.
(c) The number of political parties in Lebanon.
(d) The lack of Lebanese military strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religious/political group controls the Baath Party in this chapter?

2. Where is the new headquarters for the PLO?

3. Who epitomizes the mentality and attitude of the European Zionist?

4. Friedman says that Sharon is a classic example of what?

5. Who stays in Friedman's apartment when he moves to the Commodore Hotel?

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