View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Saudi treasury reside in 1930, according to Baer?
(a) In Mecca.
(b) In Medina.
(c) In Riyadh.
(d) In a tin trunk.

2. Who is Jamal Hamdan?
(a) A hostage.
(b) A militant.
(c) An opposition leader.
(d) An informant.

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

4. When was the first Middle East oil well drilled?
(a) 1908.
(b) 1875.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1913.

5. How did the Royal family try to solve the difference between Abdallah and Fahd?
(a) They tried to keep them apart.
(b) They tried to force Abdallah into exile.
(c) They tried to stage a vote.
(d) They tried to negotiate an agreement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Saudi oil so important?

2. What kind of aid does Baer say the Saudis gave Afghanistan and Pakistan?

3. What will Baer need in order to arrange the deal he proposes to Yuri?

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

5. Who determines succession in Saudi society?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 241 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample