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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 does Baer say Saudis believe about Americans?
(a) The Middle East turmoil is in their interest.
(b) American capitalism is poisonous to nationalism.
(c) They will support forces on both sides of a conflict if they can make money.
(d) Washington is for sale.

2. How much of the world's supply of oil is produced in Saudi Arabia?
(a) One half.
(b) One third.
(c) One fourth.
(d) One fifth.

3. Who is Victor Bout?
(a) A supplier who supplied Bin Laden with arms.
(b) A terrorist leader.
(c) An anti-terrorism expert.
(d) An oil contractor.

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

5. How does Baer characterize the Abqaiq crude oil complex?
(a) As a chain holding the American economy down.
(b) As a foundation to the American economy.
(c) As a target for terrorist attacks.
(d) As a bleeding sore in the ecosystem.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Baer characterize his discussion with Yuri?

2. What does Baer say the United States government had not performed before the Saudis were admitted to the country?

3. How does Baer characterize Saudi society?

4. Who is Yuri?

5. How does Baer characterize the Saudi royal family under King Fahd?

(see the answer key)

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