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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 day is it when Lawrence returns to Akaba after his vacation?

2. After meeting with Colonel Clayton, Lawrence is sent to Jidda on what ship?

3. At the beginning of Book VII, Lawrence attends a banquet at whose headquarters?

4. In Book VI, what kind of transportation is Lloyd provided for his journey?

5. Before beginning the move to the Dead Sea with Allenby's group, Lawrence takes a one-week vacation where?

Short Essay Questions

1. Feisal tells the British that if they are not successful in taking Damascus, he will do what?

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

3. What does Lawrence learn about on his vacation to Cairo before the Dead Sea campaign begins?

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

5. What is the next step after the end of the Hejaz War?

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

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

8. What are some of the differences among the zones in Syria?

9. When Allenby is presented with the plan for the Yarmuk River Valley bridges, what does he say?

10. What is occurring when Lawrence returns to Akaba from his vacation before the Dead Sea campaign?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The Arabs are fighting for their freedom from the Turks. What are some of the things the British Army does to enable the Arabs to fight for themselves? How do these actions prevent the Arabs from feeling conquered by the British and instead lead them to cooperation? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What makes a good military officer? Is Lawrence a good military officer? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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