BBCN March 11th

According to the story, which of the following best describes the situation in Damascus?

• The city is in a state of total lockdown

• Syrians are protesting against the violence

• The government forces have completely regained control

How many Alawites are said to have been killed in the recent violence, according to the reports in the story?

• 500

• 2000

• 1000

• 11000

What has Syria's interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, called for in response to the violence?

• Peace and an investigation into the violence

• Immediate military intervention by the UN

• The resignation of Bashar al-Assad

Which province is mentioned in the story as being severely affected by violence?

• Aleppo

• Homs

• Damascus

• Latakia

What event sparked the recent wave of violence against the Alawite community?

• A terrorist attack on Damascus

• An uprising by the Alawite community

• An ambush by loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad