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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, Bell stays for several weeks before heading in which direction and arriving on May 1, 1914?
(a) South.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) North.

2. Why is it by the summer of 1889 that Bell's feelings for Lascelles's son wane?
(a) He is not as bright, passionate as she.
(b) They share few common interests.
(c) He calls upon her less frequently.
(d) He buries himself in politics.

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

4. In a trip across the desert, Bell spends months documenting and photographing what?
(a) The Arabian colosseum and treasures she finds in desert cities.
(b) Ancient ruins and treasures she finds in desert cities.
(c) Stonehenge and treasures she finds in desert cities.
(d) Baghdad towers and treasures she finds in desert cities.

5. Much of Bell's information is provided by Richard (Dick) Doughty-Wylie who is now living where?
(a) Serajevo.
(b) Belgrade.
(c) Constantinople.
(d) Lhasa.

6. Whose coronation does Bell attend on June 22, 1911?
(a) Charles I.
(b) Edward V.
(c) George V.
(d) James II.

7. When World War I begins, the British have concerns regarding Turkish trade routes to India and what else?
(a) Persian petroleum fields.
(b) Egyptian petroleum fields.
(c) The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
(d) Jordan petroleum fields.

8. Initially unsuccessful in garnering any marriage proposals, Bell turns to travel and journeys where?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Mesopotamia.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Persia.

9. The British government's concern about the Turkish people is that they will side with which nation if a world war breaks out in 1914 or shortly thereafter?
(a) Austria-Hungary.
(b) Bulgaria.
(c) Germany.
(d) Finland.

10. Chapter 14 finds Bell is working for the Red Cross in what location?
(a) Marseille.
(b) Lyon.
(c) Paris.
(d) Boulogne.

11. 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?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One week.
(c) One night.
(d) A few days.

12. Which men does Bell meet at the British consul in Chapter 16?
(a) H. Philby, A. T. Wilson, and H. Dobbs.
(b) H. Philby, T.E. Lawrence, and P. Cox.
(c) W. Churchill, G. Clayton, and P. Cox.
(d) H. Philby, A. T. Wilson, and P. Cox.

13. The local people are suspicious of Bell's motives and imprison her in the large palace for how long?
(a) From February 24 to March 1, 1914.
(b) From February 24 to March 7, 1914.
(c) From February 24 to February 28, 1914.
(d) From February 24 to March 3, 1914.

14. When do Bell and her entourage reach Bombay?
(a) November 1902.
(b) December 1902.
(c) January 1903.
(d) October 1892.

15. Who are the children of Hugh Bell and Florence Olliffe?
(a) Harry, Mary, and Elsa.
(b) Hugo, Mary, and Lisa.
(c) Hugo, Molly, and Elsa.
(d) Harry, Molly, and Lisa.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, readers learn Bell attends what school in 1886?

2. What is suffering a decline in this country where Bell is in 1912 that draws her attention?

3. What city do Bell and her caravan reach in Chapter 12?

4. The British government once more seeks Bell out at the start of World War I for her information on the region, and she advises they organize the Arabs against which people?

5. Who will Lawrence one day comes to be known as?

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