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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, A Consent of Silence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Robert Baer meeting Yuri?
(a) To propose an oil contract.
(b) To thwart a terrorist attack on oil sites.
(c) To smuggle weapons.
(d) To investigate charges of corruption in the oil business.

2. How does Baer characterize the Saudi royal family under King Fahd?
(a) Militant.
(b) Corrupt.
(c) Efficient.
(d) Philanthropic.

3. How does Baer characterize Saudi society?
(a) Democratic.
(b) Permissive.
(c) Open.
(d) Repressive.

4. What does Baer say the Saudi princes are well-known for?
(a) Their benevolence.
(b) Their justice.
(c) Their sexual exploits.
(d) Their business acumen.

5. What does the United States State Department shield Saudi Arabia from, according to Baer?
(a) Attacks on human rights abuses.
(b) Terrorist attacks.
(c) Monetary instability.
(d) Political instability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Robert Baer's thesis about the Saudi royal family?

2. What does Baer say is tightly tied to the Saudi kingdom?

3. What does Baer say Washington thought of Saudi Arabia after his analysis?

4. What does Baer say was the United States State Department's reaction to the Saudi support in Pakistan?

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

(see the answer key)

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