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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Cox must leave Baghdad in the summer of 1920, he promises to return to establish a what?
(a) Permanent Arab government.
(b) Provisional Arab government.
(c) Perpetual Arab government.
(d) Persistent Arab government.

2. What is the main purpose of her month-long trip with her beloved father before returning in the first half of 1920?
(a) To escape political hostilities.
(b) To ffer support due to his declining career.
(c) To share his feelings about his wife refusing to leave him.
(d) To bolster his spirits following his wife's death.

3. 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) Persian Expeditionary Force A.
(b) Mesopotamian Expeditionary force B.
(c) Middle Eastern Expeditionary Force C.
(d) India Expeditionary Force D.

4. When Bell stops to visit the new ruler of Syria in September 1919, she learns he is lobbying for support where?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Persia.
(d) U.S.

5. Which son of the Sharif Hussein does the British government select as the new ruler of Syria following the war?
(a) Abdullah,
(b) Zaid.
(c) Yazidi.
(d) Faisal.

6. in the spring of 1918, Bell works under the command of which acting civil commissioner during Cox's absence?
(a) Gilbert Clayton.
(b) Frank Lascelles.
(c) H. St. John Philby.
(d) Arnold T. Wilson.

7. Bell meets up again with Lawrence at the Cairo Conference of 1921 and has what reaction?
(a) It annoys her.
(b) Indifference.
(c) It dismays her.
(d) It pleases her.

8. Bell determines she will have to create what for Faisal and his court for him to be successful?
(a) Proper ceremonial procedures.
(b) Appropriate attire, cultural mannerisms.
(c) Requisite diplomatic procedures.
(d) Suitable political status.

9. Her spirits rise on October 31, 1918 when Bell learns that the Allies have signed an armistice with which nation?
(a) Germany.
(b) Italy.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Austria-Hungary.

10. Following the Paris Peace Conference, Bell returns to her home in England to takes a needed rest for how long?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) One month.
(d) A few months.

11. Faisal is eventually elected and his coronation is held when?
(a) August 23, 1921.
(b) October 31, 1921.
(c) December 25, 1921.
(d) November 24, 1921.

12. Faisal is regal but cautious in his maneuvers in Iraq, a country he has what?
(a) Been to only as his brother's guest, knowing only those of high status.
(b) Never been to before, whose people he does not know.
(c) Been to only on holiday and diplomatic events, known to few people there.
(d) Been to only as a visitor previously, whose people he does not know.

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

14. The independent state Cox announces in the summer of 1920 is to be under the guarantee of what?
(a) Middle Eastern Allied States (MEAS).
(b) League of Nations.
(c) United Nations.
(d) North Arabic Treaty Organization (NATO).

15. While thriving on the work as a spy for England, Bell laments the lack of what?
(a) Comfortable weather.
(b) Opportunity to explore ruins.
(c) Family.
(d) Friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Faisal and Bell spend much time together doing what activities to get the new king acclimated to his new country following his coronation?

2. What is Bell's reaction to losing her trusted mentor in the summer of 1918?

3. What does Wallach describe as thrilling Bell in Chapter 23?

4. Which general does the British government instruct to appoint a new ruler of Syria once the war is over?

5. In assisting Cox in establishing a government, Bell feels that Faisal is the obvious choice for the position of emir for what reason?

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