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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Saudi Arabia - Washington's 401(k) Plan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes smuggling into Saudi Arabia easy, according to Robert Baer?
(a) Corrupt border guards.
(b) Lawlessness.
(c) Vast terrorist networks.
(d) Open borders.

2. At what stage is oil sent to Ju'aymah?
(a) When it is stored after import.
(b) When it is desulfurized.
(c) When it is ready to be refined.
(d) When it is ready to be loaded onto tankers.

3. What does Baer say Washington thought of Saudi Arabia after his analysis?
(a) It was about to have a revolution.
(b) It was stable.
(c) It was under Iran's influence.
(d) It was politically fragile.

4. What action of Minister Na'if's surprised Robert Baer after the attack at the United States barracks in Khobar?
(a) He Helped Bin Laden leave the country.
(b) He closed Saudi Arabia's borders.
(c) He bought weapons from Syria.
(d) He refused to meet with FBI Director Louis Freeh.

5. Why is this oil difficult to procure?
(a) Terrorist attacks.
(b) United Nations sanctions.
(c) Price instability.
(d) Domestic instability.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Baer characterize the Saudi government in the period after 9/11?

2. Who provides for Saudi Arabia's external defense?

3. Who does Baer say is partial owner of Air Cess?

4. Who is Bandar bin Sultan?

5. What does Baer say was George H. W. Bush's relationship with the Carlyle Group?

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