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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of data surveys are used to help determine where to drill?
(a) Seismic data surveys.
(b) Water data surveys.
(c) Oil data surveys.
(d) Gas pressure data surveys.

2. Saudi Arabia, because the oil now is less pure, invests a lot of money in what?
(a) Gas oil crude plants.
(b) Gas oil separation plants.
(c) Gas oil purification plants.
(d) Gas oil technology plants.

3. Offshore exploration is banned in the United States except where?
(a) The coast of California.
(b) The Atlantic Ocean.
(c) The Gulf of Mexico.
(d) The Pacific Ocean.

4. What industry does Matthew Simmons specialize in?
(a) Financial.
(b) Energy.
(c) Banking.
(d) Transportation.

5. Where is Matthew Simmons from?
(a) Texas.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Alabama.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many "huge reserves" are there in Saudi Arabia?

2. After the amount of oil in a place is estimated, what is estimated next?

3. Who promised King Faisal's father that Saudia Arabia would be consulted on any U.S. decision involving Palestine?

4. How many technical papers does Simmons use to build his case?

5. Which U.S. President supported the creation of the State of Israel?

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