1.  How did the United Nations (UN) react to Syria's official announcement that it had withdrawn all military forces from Lebanon?

2.  What 3 conditions need to be met by Syria before the UN can declare that Syria has fulfilled its obligations under resolution 1559?

3.  What is the purpose of the 3 member verification team?

4.  What areas of Lebanese society are Syrian Baathists involved in?  Why is this such a problem?

5.  Re-read the last paragraph of the article.  Do you agree with Mr. Ghadry's statement?  Explain your answer.