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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Circling the Drain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Yuri?
(a) A Jordanian terrorist.
(b) A Russian arms dealer.
(c) A United Nations inspector.
(d) An American arms expert.

2. How does Baer say the Saudi royal princes supplement their royal allowances?
(a) Business ventures.
(b) Entrepreneurship.
(c) American investments.
(d) Criminal activities.

3. What does Yuri offer to make the deal he is making more convincing?
(a) Threats.
(b) Bribes.
(c) Missiles and launchers.
(d) Protection from organized crime.

4. Who does Baer say is partial owner of Air Cess?
(a) The CIA.
(b) Russian intelligence.
(c) Al Qaeda.
(d) The Saudi royal family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Baer say the Saudi rulers are targets for?

2. How does Baer characterize his discussion with Yuri?

3. When was Robert Baer in Caesarea?

4. How does Baer characterize Saudi Arabia's per-capita spending on arms?

5. Who is Victor Bout?

(see the answer key)

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