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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Afterword.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Abdallah make people nervous in Saudi Arabia?
(a) Members of the Muslim Brotherhood were afraid that he would westernize Saudi society.
(b) People in the royal family didn't know whether he would continue their stipends.
(c) Americans were nervous that he would turn against his American allies.
(d) People in the Muslim church were afraid that he would secularize Saudi society.

2. How does Baer characterize his discussion with Yuri?
(a) Interrogation.
(b) Fishing for information.
(c) Interview.
(d) Examination.

3. Where was Khalid Sheikh Muhammad born?
(a) Afghanistan.
(b) Saudi Arabia.
(c) Kuwait.
(d) Pakistan.

4. What will Baer need in order to arrange the deal he proposes to Yuri?
(a) Cash.
(b) Bribe money.
(c) Leverage.
(d) Extra security.

5. What does Baer say will be the effect of the United States invasion of Iraq on Saudi Arabia?
(a) If the United States builds permanent bases in Iraq, the Muslim world will rebel.
(b) If the United States succeeds in Iraq, they will start to try to control oil production in other Middle East countries.
(c) If the United States is not successful, it will be the end of the House of Sa'ud.
(d) If the United States does not destroy Al Qaeda, it will continue to stage attacks in Saudi Arabia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Baer describe the Saudi society?

3. What would the effect of a stoppage of the Abqaiq facility mean for the American economy?

4. With whom did Baer go to Iraq?

5. What did Baer find when he was assigned to the CIA's Counter-Terrorism Center?

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