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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what seaport do the passengers of the liner meet Abdulla?

2. Who functions as the historian for the small group of British in Egypt?

3. One of the elements of attack on the railroad is to place what on it?

4. What was the Turkish Civil Code replaced with in many towns?

5. Where is the location that Feisal wants to take his troops so that they can help with the blockade and still receive supplies from Yenbo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Auda explaining to Nuri when they met?

2. What is one of the luxuries that Lawrence takes on his march with Nasir?

3. Who are Hornby and Newcombe?

4. Why does Lawrence tell Auda that their group should not move on to Damascus?

5. What is the difference between the code with which the Turks fight and the code with which the Arabs fight?

6. In the beginning of the book, how do the British feel about the Arab Revolt?

7. Why does Ali ask Lawrence to wear Arab garb?

8. What is the algebraic element of war, according to Lawrence?

9. When Lawrence and the men reach Ageila, what do the people do?

10. How does Lawrence describe Colonel Bremond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When the Arabs finish with the Hejaz War, they move on to Syria. Using examples from the book, what are some of the differences between the Arab desert and Syria? How do those differences necessitate a change in tactics and planning by the British and Arabs?

Essay Topic 2

Citing examples from the book, discuss the motivations of one of the three characters below for his actions:

1) Jemal Pasha.

2) Lawrence.

3) Feisal.

Essay Topic 3

Railroads and supply lines play a large part in military strategy. Using examples from the book, explain how supply lines and railroads played roles in the story.

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