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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baer say the United States government convinced Saudi Arabia to do during the Gulf War?
(a) Contribute billions of dollars.
(b) Institute democratic elections.
(c) Reform corruptions in their society.
(d) Send weapons and troops.

2. Over what question were people divided after the invasion, according to Baer?
(a) Whether the invasion was justified.
(b) Whether Muslims would travel to Iraq to fight Americans.
(c) What to do about invading Iran next.
(d) Whether democracy would take hold in the Middle East.

3. How does Baer characterize America's relationship with Saudi Arabia?
(a) Ownership.
(b) Hostility.
(c) Dependency.
(d) Independence.

4. What does Baer say Washington thought of Saudi Arabia after his analysis?
(a) It was politically fragile.
(b) It was stable.
(c) It was under Iran's influence.
(d) It was about to have a revolution.

5. Where did Baer travel in 1994?
(a) Pakistan.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) Tajikistan.
(d) Saudi Arabia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Baer characterize the American attitude to Saudi politics?

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

3. Where does the oil at Abqaiq come from?

4. To what organizations does Bandar bin Sultan donate heavily?

5. How many miles of pipeline are there in Saudi Arabia?

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