View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Baer characterize the Saudi government in the period after 9/11?
(a) Uncooperative.
(b) Gracious.
(c) Hostile.
(d) Friendly.

2. Where does the oil at Abqaiq come from?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Southern Saudi Arabia.
(c) Northern Saudi Arabia.
(d) The offshore wells.

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

4. What was Bandar bin Sultan's position before he was the Saudi ambassador to the United States?
(a) Oil geologist.
(b) Actor.
(c) Exporter.
(d) Military attaché.

5. Where does Baer get this information about Abqaiq?
(a) A Clinton-era study.
(b) A Reagan-era study.
(c) A Nixon-era study.
(d) Interviews.

6. When did oil production begin in Saudi Arabia?
(a) 1914.
(b) 1892.
(c) 1938.
(d) 1908.

7. How many miles of pipeline are there in Saudi Arabia?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 17,000.
(c) 12,000.
(d) 7,000.

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

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

10. What kind of aid does Baer say the Saudis gave Afghanistan and Pakistan?
(a) Oil.
(b) Defense.
(c) Military supplies.
(d) Food.

11. Who is Princess Haifa?
(a) The Saudi queen.
(b) Bandar bin Sultan' mother.
(c) The head of Saudi Arabia's parliament.
(d) Bandar bin Sultan's wife.

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

13. What does Baer say about Saudis who come to the United States?
(a) They typically come to the United States on student visas, and then stay illegally.
(b) They typically do not meet requirements for their visas.
(c) They are difficult to track and often come to the United States illegally.
(d) They are the ideal foreigners to have in the country because they often have money to support themselves.

14. Which nation holds the largest reserves of oil in the world?
(a) Russia.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Saudi Arabia.
(d) Iran.

15. What does Baer say is the Arab way with Washington D.C.?
(a) To build strong relationships by praying together.
(b) To offer the best value for American investors.
(c) To buy influence.
(d) To build mutually beneficial business strategies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Baer travel in 1994?

2. What are Robert Baer's credentials to be discussing oil vulnerabilities?

3. Who does Baer say benefited from Bandar bin Sultan' charitable giving?

4. What does Baer say the Saudi rulers are targets for?

5. Baer says Bandar bin Sultan is an expert in _____________.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 443 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample