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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Saudi Arabia - Washington's 401(k) Plan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Adnan Khashoggi allegedly leave in Nixon's residence after Nixon's election?
(a) Blueprints for the Pakistani nuclear complex.
(b) Security codes for Saudi military installations.
(c) Military plans for Russian ground forces in Korea.
(d) $1 million in cash.

2. What is Robert Baer's thesis about the Saudi royal family?
(a) It will not be able to afford peace from terrorist attacks forever.
(b) It is fueling terrorism in other parts of the Middle East.
(c) It is initiating a democracy in the Middle East.
(d) It has been corrupted by oil money.

3. How many working wells are there in Saudi Arabia?
(a) More than 7,000.
(b) More than 5,000.
(c) Fewer than 1,000.
(d) More than 1,000.

4. What does Baer say the Saudis have done in order to buy influence in America?
(a) Cash in on tight oil markets.
(b) Pass up on oil profits.
(c) Sponsor terrorism.
(d) Create foreign unrest.

5. What does Baer say is the Arab way with Washington D.C.?
(a) To buy influence.
(b) To build mutually beneficial business strategies.
(c) To build strong relationships by praying together.
(d) To offer the best value for American investors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Baer say the person he met with in Paris do to impress his guests?

2. How does Baer characterize the Abqaiq crude oil complex?

3. When was Robert Baer in Caesarea?

4. How does Baer say the Saudi royal princes supplement their royal allowances?

5. What is the Carlyle Group?

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