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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he is preparing to leave Beirut, how many civil wars does Friedman say are going on?

2. Winner of the 1967 Six Day War?

3. Who organizes a peace march in April, 1984?

4. Who assassinates Gemayel in 1982?

5. What characteristic of Friedman makes him unique among the Beirut correspondents?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Marines come to Beirut in August, 1982, and how were they received?

2. What happened at the Sabra and Shatilia refugee camps when the Israelis invaded West Beirut?

3. What happens to Friedman's apartment in Beirut?

4. What is the Hezbollah?

5. Did Friedman hire a fixer?

6. In September, 1982, why did the Israelis invade West Beirut?

7. When and why was Arafat able to take control of the PLO?

8. What happens to Arafat as the result of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon?

9. Friedman relates the story of driving to the airport in a taxi and ignoring a kidnapping. What does this say about life in Beirut?

10. What two events happen immediately upon Friedman's return to Beirut in April, 1982?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What happened at Hama and why? What is its significance in Middle Eastern politics?

Essay Topic 2

What was the Six Day War? What were the results both short term and long term for all parties involved?

Essay Topic 3

Define/identify the following groups and what role they play in the Middle East: Maronites, Shiites, Druse, Sunnis, Phalangists, Alawites, Baath Party,Zionists, Likud Party, Labor Party, Ultra-Orthodox, Hezbollah

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