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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Kiss it good-bye.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Bandar bin Sultan?
(a) The U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
(b) The Saudi ambassador to the U.S.
(c) A U.S. military advisor in Saudi Arabia.
(d) A technology and energy advisor from Saudi Arabia.

2. What happened to the Crown Prince when his father suffered a stroke?
(a) He tried to seize the throne for himself.
(b) He assumed the throne.
(c) He could not become king because the king was still alive.
(d) He was sent into exile.

3. How does Baer characterize the American attitude to Saudi politics?
(a) They don't care as long as they get oil.
(b) They are highly concerned about human rights abuses and undemocratic practices.
(c) They foster corruption because it keeps oil prices stable.
(d) They press for reforms at every opportunity.

4. What happened to the Muslim Brotherhood after reprisals following an assassination attempt in 1954?
(a) They dispersed.
(b) They went underground.
(c) They became more political.
(d) They became militant.

5. Who determines succession in Saudi society?
(a) The constitution.
(b) Elections.
(c) The people.
(d) The senior princes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Asad do when the Muslim Brotherhood tried to have him killed?

2. What kind of aid does Baer say the Saudis gave Afghanistan and Pakistan?

3. Who are the Alawites in Jordan?

4. What did Abdallah want to do when he became the leader?

5. What does Baer say about Saudis who come to the United States?

(see the answer key)

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