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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author's first assignment, after entering the British Army, is to what expeditionary force?
(a) Hejaz.
(b) Heymans.
(c) Heelaz.
(d) Heshtalt.

2. As the Turkish system is being replaced in towns, what type of order is being restored?
(a) Tribal order.
(b) Arab order.
(c) Koranic order.
(d) Monarchic order.

3. How long does it take for Bremond to order the Suez batteries to assist the Arabs?
(a) Six months.
(b) One year.
(c) Eighteen months.
(d) Two years.

4. What is the third of the three elements of war in which Lawrence believes?
(a) Psychological element.
(b) Physiological element.
(c) Tactical element.
(d) Strategic element.

5. While in Ageila, Lawrence becomes ill from what?
(a) A snakebite.
(b) A louse bite.
(c) A tick bite.
(d) A scorpion bite.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date do Abdulla and Lawrence leave Wadi Ais to go to the front?

2. When Lawrence arrives at Yenbo for the second time, he finds Garland training the troops in the use of what?

3. What event occurs at the beginning of the day in the Arab camp?

4. At what time do Lawrence and the rest set out for Akaba?

5. What is the first of the three elements of war in which Lawrence believes?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the beginning of the book, how do the British feel about the Arab Revolt?

2. Why does Lawrence tell Auda that their group should not move on to Damascus?

3. What is the difference between the code with which the Turks fight and the code with which the Arabs fight?

4. Who are Hornby and Newcombe?

5. What is the psychological element of war, according to Lawrence?

6. How does Sheikh Fahad el Hansha try to treat Lawrence?

7. How do Feisal, Lawrence, and others decide that Yenbo can be made safe on the desert side?

8. Under what conditions was Feisal prepared to move and battle for Wejh?

9. How does Lawrence describe Colonel Bremond?

10. Why does Feisal ask Lawrence to change his British uniform for Arab garb?

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