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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Pavlov and His Dogs.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Baer say Saudi money supports in the U.S.?
(a) Military installations.
(b) Think tanks.
(c) Universities.
(d) Rocket programs.

3. What does Yuri tell Robert Baer when Baer asks for weapons for Saudi Arabian delivery?
(a) He report Baer to the United Nations inspector.
(b) He does not know anyone who will handle this kind of deal.
(c) He knows an associate who can arrange this.
(d) He can arrange the purchase.

4. Why are the cylindrical towers for hydrodesulfurization vulnerabilities to the Abqaiq site?
(a) Sulfur dioxide gas would be poisonous and corrosive.
(b) The towers are built on a slip fault.
(c) The towers are close to residential areas.
(d) They cannot be repaired without stopping oil production for a year.

5. What does Baer say the Saudi princes are well-known for?
(a) Their justice.
(b) Their benevolence.
(c) Their sexual exploits.
(d) Their business acumen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Baer characterize Saudi society?

2. Why is Robert Baer meeting Yuri?

3. Who is Bandar bin Sultan?

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

5. Who provides for Saudi Arabia's external defense?

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