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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. While at Bair after leaving Aba el Lissan, Lawrence learns that the Turks have retaken what city?

2. After the taking of Jerusalem, Allenby is basically immobile until mid-February when he would bring the push to what city?

3. Feisal has placed his younger brother, named what, in charge of the Arabs for the Dead Sea campaign?

4. After the taking of Akaba, the Arabs become a part of what army?

5. When Lawrence sees that the Arabs cannot suffer any more defeats or loss of ground in the fight, he and Dawnay depart in a car to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Feisal asked to hold off his move on Damascus?

2. What is the state of Akaba after it is captured by the Arabs?

3. In November 1917, what is the Turkish belief about the British officers?

4. Who are the Ismailiya?

5. Why does Lawrence kill one of his men when they are attacked by a band of eight Turks?

6. What is Joyce's role in the plans of 1918?

7. What is the difference between Hejaz and Syria?

8. Why does being in service to Allenby and Feisal cause problems for Lawrence?

9. Why is the reward for Lawrence, by the Turks, so much higher than that for other British officers?

10. What are some of the plans made for the year of 1918?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lawrence eventually describes himself as being one with the Arab world. How does Lawrence become "Arab," and what does this mean for his role in the war? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What is a leader? Who is a leader in this book and why? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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