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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Under the Spotlight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Friedman's friend returns to Israel after living in Germany for two years, how does he define that time in Germany?
(a) Strange.
(b) Relaxing.
(c) Strenuous.
(d) Uncomfortable.

2. Why does Friedman refer to Yasir Arafat as the "teflon guerrilla"?
(a) Because Friedman thought Arafat was sleazy.
(b) Because nothing stuck to Arafat and no matter what, he came out on top.
(c) Because Arafat could slip in and out of Lebanon without notice.
(d) Because Arafat frequently slipped through police hands.

3. Where does the Beirut press congregate?
(a) The UPI building.
(b) The press room at the city hall.
(c) The Commodore Hotel.
(d) The press room at the police station.

4. What is the only Arab state that agrees to peace with the Israelis?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Syria.
(d) Lebanon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Friedman, why do Beirutis never develop a strong national government?

2. Where does much of Arafat's support come from?

3. What is the Syrian government's main goal for the attack on Hama?

4. What outside group comes to the aid of the Muslim Brotherhood in Hama?

5. Where does Friedman live in the U.S. when he first goes to the Middle East as a teenager?

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