Desert Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell, Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia Test | Final Test - Medium

Janet Wallach
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Desert Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell, Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia Test | Final Test - Medium

Janet Wallach
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 141 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bell learns that the Turks, upset over failure to sign a peace treaty with Britain and France, are embracing what in 1920?
(a) Bohemian propoganda.
(b) Hungarian propoganda.
(c) Tibetan propaganda.
(d) Bolshevik propaganda.

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

3. Who is the only man who can buoy Bell's spirits in the face of adversity like that of the British influence in the Arab region in early 1920?
(a) Percy Cox.
(b) T.E. Lawrence.
(c) Richard Doughty-Wylie.
(d) Her father.

4. 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 seems to be the most popular and in high regard by populace.
(b) He appears to be the most stable and intelligent candidate.
(c) He was ousted from his previous position by the French.
(d) He has the most experience and is held in high regard.

5. The weather is also a major obstacle for Bell in collecting military intelligence information as the intense heat prohibits what?
(a) Midday work.
(b) Proper attire for a lady.
(c) Daytime work.
(d) Sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Faisal is regal but cautious in his maneuvers in Iraq, a country he has what?

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?

3. Who is Bell's superior who is so upset about the memo Bell drafts late in 1919 regarding future possibilities?

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

5. When hearing of Bell leaking the documents in 1920, what does her superior do?

(see the answer keys)

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