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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. When was Robert Baer in Caesarea?
(a) 2009.
(b) 1998.
(c) 1969.
(d) 2001.

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

3. What does Baer say is the cost of Adnan Khashoggi's lifestyle?
(a) $50,000 a year.
(b) $50,000 a day.
(c) $15,000 week.
(d) $100,000 a week.

4. What does Baer say the United States began to discover after 9/11?
(a) Bin Laden was supported by the Saudi royal family.
(b) Bin Laden had freely visited relatives in Saudi Arabia.
(c) Saudis had funded the 9/11 attack.
(d) Saudi Arabia was not a trusted ally.

5. How does Baer characterize Saudi Arabia's per-capita spending on arms?
(a) Second to the U.S.
(b) Second highest in the Middle East behind Israel.
(c) Highest in the world.
(d) Highest in the Middle East.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Robert Baer's thesis about the Saudi royal family?

2. What does the United States State Department shield Saudi Arabia from, according to Baer?

3. What did Adnan Khashoggi allegedly leave in Nixon's residence after Nixon's election?

4. What action of Minister Na'if's surprised Robert Baer after the attack at the United States barracks in Khobar?

5. What will Baer need in order to arrange the deal he proposes to Yuri?

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