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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 word means that the person is a descendant of the prophet Mohammed?
(a) Shelif.
(b) Sherif.
(c) Sharr'ah.
(d) Sha'ah.

2. As the Turkish system is being replaced in towns, what type of order is being restored?
(a) Arab order.
(b) Tribal order.
(c) Monarchic order.
(d) Koranic order.

3. Who is the author of the book?
(a) T. E. Givvens.
(b) T. E. Lawrence.
(c) T. E. Roberts.
(d) T. E. Elliot.

4. Feisal, after the victory in Wejh, was also referred to as what type of court for western Arabia?
(a) Court of Relations.
(b) Court of Appeals.
(c) High Court.
(d) Court of Feuds.

5. Lawrence feels that Abdulla's people are not as _________ as Feisal's are.
(a) Personable.
(b) Engaged.
(c) Knowledgeable.
(d) Driven.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, the Arab region is part of what empire?

2. What location is Fesial sent to, by his father, in order to consult and survey the situation before a revolt is declared?

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

4. What is the name of the secret society formed in Syria?

5. The author's first assignment, after entering the British Army, is to what expeditionary force?

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