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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. What city will Adbulla's father, the emir, not allow the Turks to enter until he is dead?

2. What is the first of the three elements of war in which Lawrence believes?

3. Most of the Arabs want to be rid of the Turks, instead of taking what other course of action?

4. Why did Abdulla go to Wadi?

5. Lawrence travels by what method to get from the liner to Feisal?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Lawrence's first impression of Sherif Abdulla?

3. What does Sherif Abdulla tell the British representatives about the state of Turkish law over the Arabs?

4. What is the story of the book?

5. How does Sheikh Fahad el Hansha try to treat Lawrence?

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

7. Who are Hornby and Newcombe?

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

9. What does Sherif Abdulla's father say about the Turks entering Mecca?

10. Why are Lawrence and the others making the march under the leadership of Auda, mainly traveling at night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of religion in the story and the war? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What caused the initial Arab Revolt, and how did the causes of the revolt shape the conflict that came after? Support your answer with examples from the book.

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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