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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Poker, Beirut-Style.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do many of the local Beirutis think that Friedman is privy to information?
(a) Because he lives in a hotel.
(b) Because he is an American.
(c) Because he has a computer.
(d) Because he is a news correspondent.

2. When Friedman hears about the invasion, where is he?
(a) At the Intercontinental Hotel.
(b) At the Reuters office.
(c) At the Commodore Hotel.
(d) At the police station.

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

4. Over time, who does Friedman learn to want to talk to for his information?
(a) The people who work in the hotel.
(b) The people who will not accept him in their clubs.
(c) The police.
(d) The other journalists' fixers.

5. Why does Friedman think Beirut is less important politically than psychologically as a news story?
(a) Because many people have moved out of Beirut.
(b) Because no one wants to live in Beirut.
(c) Because people never know when or where they might die.
(d) Because there are so many killings in Beirut.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Amnon Shahak?

2. What happens when the minute fighting stops in Bierut?

3. Who does Friedman hire as a fixer?

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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