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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Khatun, Chapters 25, 26, 27 and 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At home, following the war, Bell's family's business is suffering huge financial problems due to what?
(a) Strikes and political turmoil subsequent to the war.
(b) Strikes and rebellion against the Victorian social structure.
(c) Strikes and mismanagement while her father was ill.
(d) Strikes and a depression hitting England after the war.

2. Initially functioning in an unofficial capacity that hinders her progress and status, Bell eventually becomes a full member of Cox's Political Staff of which unit?
(a) Mesopotamian Expeditionary force B.
(b) Middle Eastern Expeditionary Force C.
(c) Persian Expeditionary Force A.
(d) India Expeditionary Force D.

3. In assisting Cox in establishing a government, Bell feels that Faisal is the obvious choice for the position of emir for what reason?
(a) He appears to be the most stable and intelligent candidate.
(b) He was ousted from his previous position by the French.
(c) He seems to be the most popular and in high regard by populace.
(d) He has the most experience and is held in high regard.

4. In the winter of 1909 Bell makes her first journey from Syria to what region?
(a) Morocco.
(b) Mauritania.
(c) Mesopotamia.
(d) Malaysia.

5. The end of World War I means a tough job ahead for a multitude of people in which nation Bell has been adopting?
(a) Syria.
(b) Kuwait.
(c) Mesopotamia.
(d) Iraq.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bell obtain this knowledge?

2. Following the warning to turn back toward the end of January 1914 and her arrival at a safe location, Bell spends how long there as the guest of a local sheik?

3. Where does Bell escort her father on a month-long trip in Chapter 25?

4. The weather is also a major obstacle for Bell in collecting military intelligence information as the intense heat prohibits what?

5. When in 1911 does Bell again leave England for a trip to the East?

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