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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. The whole plan that Lawrence had for his men to attack railroad bridges and then return to Palestine relied on whom to approve it?

2. Beyrout has a language that is based on what other language?

3. When Lawrence's group arrives at Sherif Ali's camp, they help them cut the Turkish telegraph line to where?

4. Lawrence and Clayton agree on who to be the commanding officer for Akaba?

5. Fahad has promised how many troops to help General Bols with taking Jordan?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Lawrence need the help of the Serhan tribes in the Yarmuk River Valley plan?

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

4. What is the difference between Hejaz and Syria?

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

6. When Lawrence and his men see the state of affairs in Akaba, what do they plan to do?

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

8. How much supplies does Allenby move in a day for Feisal in the Dead Sea campaign?

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

10. What is Joyce's role in the plans 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

Both sides take prisoners and treat them differently. What is the role of prisoners for the British/Arab Army and the Turkish Army? Discuss important prisoners, important incentives to take prisoners, and how prisoners were treated after they became prisoners. Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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