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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, In the War on Terrorism, You Lie, You Die.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't the CIA have information about the Muslim Brotherhood in the 1950s, according to Baer?
(a) They were not aware of the group's existence.
(b) They could not penetrate the Muslim Brotherhood with spies.
(c) They were more concerned about communism.
(d) Their informants were all killed.

2. When did Osama bin Laden discover the Muslim Brotherhood?
(a) During the seven days' war in Israel.
(b) College.
(c) Childhood.
(d) During the war in Afghanistan.

3. What does Baer say Abdallah wanted to do with regard to the money from Yamama and from the Two Holy Mosques projects?
(a) Bring them under Treasury control.
(b) Use them to buy luxuries.
(c) Use them to pay for infrastructure and job training programs.
(d) Open the projects up for competitive bidding.

4. What does Baer say the United States government had not performed before the Saudis were admitted to the country?
(a) Interviews.
(b) Background checks.
(c) Criminal background checks.
(d) Credit checks.

5. How does Baer characterize the Saudis?
(a) The most democratic government in the Middle East.
(b) The biggest arms supplier in the Middle East.
(c) America's best weapons customer.
(d) America's partner in peace in the Middle East.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bandar bin Sultan's relationship with the Washington D.C. social scene?

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

3. What does Baer say was George H. W. Bush's relationship with the Carlyle Group?

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

5. Where did the Saudi treasury reside in 1930, according to Baer?

(see the answer key)

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