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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A few weeks following the presentation of her white paper in early 1921, Bell is one of which individuals that Winston Churchill summons for a meeting?
(a) Small group of historical mappers.
(b) Small group of archeologists.
(c) Small group of intelligence agents.
(d) Small group of orientalists.

2. What is the name of Faisal's official aide from whom Bell learns that the receptions en route to the throne are not going well in 1921?
(a) Kinston Cornwallis.
(b) Kevin Cornwallis.
(c) Kinahan Cornwallis.
(d) Kingham Cornwallis.

3. What title does Cox give Bell in 1917?
(a) Mesopotamian Secretary.
(b) Middle Eastern Secretary.
(c) Oriental Secretary.
(d) Persian Secretary.

4. What about Churchill pleases Bell at the Cairo Conference of 1921?
(a) He switches from the Conservatives to Liberals in 1904.
(b) His professional interest.
(c) His management style.
(d) His witty charm.

5. By March 1917, the British are in control of which location to which Cox summons Bell?
(a) Amman.
(b) Baghdad.
(c) Tehran.
(d) Kabul.

Short Answer Questions

1. The son of the Sharif Hussein will rule with Arab governors and an Arab administration, but he will rule under whose supervision upon conclusion of the war?

2. What Persian title do the Arabs refer to Bell by which is approximately the equivalent of queen or empress?

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

4. The Naqib of Baghdad, the religious leader of which branch of the Islamic faith, shares his discontent with Bell about the decisions of the British government regarding leadership within Syria following the war?

5. What does Bell do to manage her emotions at the start of 1921?

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