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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 2002, a paper was published, by Saudi experts, that detailed the problems with oil recovery at what Ghawar location?

2. What is the partnership called, that is formed to fund drilling and production in Saudi Arabia?

3. The new technology that Saudi Arabia has been implementing in their wells is associated with wells that have what?

4. Who developed Parallel Oil, Water, and Gas Reservoir Stimulator?

5. With OPEC's secrecy regarding oil production levels, what is unclear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when primary recovery at an oil field is complete?

2. How has oil production changed since Saudi Arabia entered the ranks of top oil producers?

3. Why are the odds of discovering another giant oil field in Saudi Arabia slim?

4. What happens if Saudi Arabia runs out of natural gas?

5. What are some common factors of the old oil fields Saudi Arabia is trying to revive?

6. Saudi Arabian officials are making impressive predictions about the revived oil fields' production. Why does this cause others to question the predictions?

7. What does Simmons claim is happening to Saudi Arabia's oil supplies?

8. Why does the author believe that Saudi Arabian oil production data has been hidden for over 20 years?

9. What do the papers presented to SPE by Saudi Aramco engineers and consultants detail when taken as a group?

10. What is prorating?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using evidence from the book to support your answer, what indications are given to show that Saudi Arabian oil production is slowing down?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the arguments for and against the supposed decline of oil production in Saudi Arabia. Which arguments are effective; which are not? Use at least three examples from each side of the argument in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Why is Arab Zone D so important? What are its characteristics? Support your answer with specific examples from the book.

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