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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III A Railway Diversion Chapters 28 - 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the British soldier who takes on the Arab landing party for the attack on Wejh?
(a) Brandon.
(b) Boyle.
(c) Braydon.
(d) Bradley.

2. What is Lawrence ill with on the trip from Yenbo to Wadi Ais?
(a) Fever and dysentery.
(b) Pox and fever.
(c) Dysentery and pox.
(d) Flu and motion sickness.

3. What is the second of the three elements of war in which Lawrence believes?
(a) Relational element.
(b) Tribal element.
(c) Human element.
(d) Biological element.

4. Yenbo is surrounded by water on how many sides?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) None.

5. What event occurs before dinner in the Arab camp?
(a) Tea time.
(b) Happy hour.
(c) Sunset prayer.
(d) Rest time.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Lawrence is gone on vacation, he arranges to have himself transferred from his current command to what bureau?

2. How many British ships will be at Wejh with guns to help the Arabs?

3. At the outbreak of World War I, the author was working for a museum at what location?

4. Who are Abdulla and Lawrence working with to plan the attack on the Hejaz railroad?

5. What is the name of the liner on which Lawrence and others meet with the Turkish officers on their way to see the emir of Mecca?

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