2. How does Baer describe the Saudi society?
(a) A feudal aristocracy.
(b) A technocracy.
(c) An advanced welfare state.
(d) A monarchy.

3. Baer says the commissions from the Boeing sale of aircraft to Saudi Arabia were used for __________.
(a) Overhead for the purchasing agents.
(b) Bribes.
(c) Saudi Arabia's socialized healthcare system.
(d) Upgrades and infrastructure improvemenhe explosives to the Saudi army, and rootts.

4. Who are the Alawites in Jordan?
(a) Militant nationalists.
(b) Terrorists.
(c) Fundamentalist Muslims.
(d) Minority ruling sect.

5. How long did the Russian occupation last, which had resulted in problems with Islamic fundamentalism?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 17 years.

6. Who was sponsoring the Chechen training camps?
(a) Asad.
(b) King Fahd.
(c) The Muslim Brotherhood.
(d) Russia.

7. How does Baer characterize the American attitude to Saudi politics?
(a) They press for reforms at every opportunity.
(b) They foster corruption because it keeps oil prices stable.
(c) They are highly concerned about human rights abuses and undemocratic practices.
(d) They don't care as long as they get oil.

8. How does Baer characterize America's relationship with Saudi Arabia?
(a) Ownership.
(b) Dependency.
(c) Independence.
(d) Hostility.

9. What did Na'if blame Saudi problems on in 2002, according to Baer?
(a) Radical Islam.
(b) America.
(c) The Muslim Brotherhood.
(d) Secularization.

10. What does Baer say was the commission rate for Boeing's sale of aircraft to Saudi Arabia?
(a) 10-12%.
(b) 8-10%.
(c) 6-8%.
(d) 3-4%.

11. What was Baer's position in Iraq?
(a) Interrogator.
(b) Deputy Chief.
(c) Station Chief.
(d) Field Agent.

12. When did Baer leave the CIA?
(a) 1999.
(b) 1997.
(c) 2001.
(d) 1992.

13. What do Muslims feel about the Alawites, according to Baer?
(a) They are heirs to Mohammed.
(b) They are not true Muslims.
(c) They are the most elevated Muslims.
(d) They are usurpers.

14. What did Baer work on in Beirut?
(a) The American hostage problem.
(b) Building infrastructure.
(c) Learning about the Muslim Brotherhood.
(d) Training counter-terrorist forces.

15. What was the Muslim Brotherhood's goal?
(a) To fulfill Islamic prophesies and make a messianic Islam.
(b) To reconcile differences between Islam and other religions.
(c) To purify Islam.
(d) To make Islam more open and accepting of other religions.