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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Trouble in Paradise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baer say is tightly tied to the Saudi kingdom?
(a) Moderate Islamism.
(b) American counter-culture.
(c) Islamist terrorism.
(d) Al Qaeda.

2. What is Robert Baer's thesis about the Saudi royal family?
(a) It is initiating a democracy in the Middle East.
(b) It has been corrupted by oil money.
(c) It is fueling terrorism in other parts of the Middle East.
(d) It will not be able to afford peace from terrorist attacks forever.

3. What position did Khalid hold in Khartoum when Baer met him there?
(a) Militant.
(b) Judge.
(c) Informant.
(d) President.

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

5. Whom does Baer say the Saudi government aided?
(a) Hamas.
(b) Likud.
(c) Al Qaeda.
(d) Taliban.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where was Baer guarded by militiamen because of the danger?

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

5. Where does Baer get this information about Abqaiq?

(see the answer key)

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