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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Betty Crocker in Dante's Inferno.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What year is the flight the Friedmans take at the beginning of the book?
(a) 1980.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1978.

3. Where is Friedman when the Israelis invade Beirut?
(a) In Jerusalem.
(b) At the Commodore Hotel.
(c) On vacation.
(d) In West Beirut.

4. What happens at the Summerland Hotel during the fighting?
(a) The hotel begins to cater to wealthy locals.
(b) The hotel becomes a meeting place for journalists.
(c) The hotel becomes a haven for the homeless.
(d) The hotel closes.

5. According to Friedman, who is the first person who wants U.S. troops in Beirut?
(a) Gemayel.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Arafat.
(d) al-Wazzan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason the Marines first come to Beirut?

2. What is the name of Friedman's wife?

3. Friedman says that a reporter must understand his subject but he must also be what?

4. Who assassinates Gemayel in 1982?

5. How long do Friedman and his wife stay in the Middle East?

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