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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 do the Marines leave Beirut for the first time?
(a) September, 1982.
(b) January, 1982.
(c) August, 1982.
(d) October, 1982.

2. Where does Friedman spend a summer studying in college?
(a) Tel Aviv.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Haifa.

3. Many people are more familiar with the geography of Israel than they are of the geography of what?
(a) Their own country.
(b) Africa.
(c) The U.S.
(d) Europe.

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

5. Problems in the Middle East represent a dream that is what?
(a) Universal.
(b) Giving hope to people.
(c) Not giving hope to people.
(d) Dying.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Approximately how long does the main fighting occur in Hama?

3. Where does Friedman go to write his story about the PLO departure?

4. The Muslim Brotherhood receives support from groups centered in what cities?

5. Where does Friedman spend his high school summers?

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