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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Saudi Arabia established?
(a) 1944.
(b) 1936.
(c) 1932.
(d) 1940.

2. When does oil production begin in Saudia Arabia?
(a) 1930's.
(b) 1970's.
(c) 1940's.
(d) 1960's.

3. What evidence is there to support Saudi Arabia's claim that there is enough oil in their fields to last forever?
(a) Government reports.
(b) Independent investigations.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Scientific evidence.

4. Who secured the first prospecting right in Saudi Arabia?
(a) AMCAL.
(b) USCAL.
(c) NOCAL.
(d) SOCAL.

5. When did prorating end?
(a) 1970's.
(b) 1980's.
(c) 1960's.
(d) 1990's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Socony-Vaccum became which company?

2. What job does Matthew Simmons hold?

3. On March 3, 1938, which well began pumping a significant amount of oil?

4. When the United States's oil production declined, who stepped in to become the world's leading oil producer?

5. Who was the first king of Saudia Arabia?

(see the answer key)

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