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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't the CIA have information about the Muslim Brotherhood in the 1950s, according to Baer?
(a) They were more concerned about communism.
(b) They could not penetrate the Muslim Brotherhood with spies.
(c) Their informants were all killed.
(d) They were not aware of the group's existence.

2. Who are the Alawites in Jordan?
(a) Terrorists.
(b) Militant nationalists.
(c) Fundamentalist Muslims.
(d) Minority ruling sect.

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

4. Baer says Namangan is known as ___________.
(a) The heart of international terrorism.
(b) The center of Islamic fundamentalism.
(c) The center of Central Asian gas production.
(d) The heart of a new, oil-supported aristocracy.

5. What does Baer say happened after King Fahd suffered a stroke in 1995?
(a) Saudi Arabia experienced problems.
(b) The military made an attempt at taking control of the country.
(c) A smooth transition was made.
(d) The people began to stage uprisings.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Russians begin to have problems with Islamic fundamentalism?

2. Baer says Saudis are educated in ____________.

3. Who is protecting the status quo in Saudi Arabia?

4. When was Khalid released from prison?

5. What does Baer say Abdallah wanted to do with regard to the money from Yamama and from the Two Holy Mosques projects?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Baer, what is the United States policy in the Middle East?

2. How does Baer describe the importance of American arms in Saudi Arabia?

3. How does Baer describe his night in Uzbekistan?

4. How does Baer characterize America's attitude to Saudi politics?

5. Who is the Muslim Brotherhood, and what is their role in the Middle East?

6. What was the first event that convinced Baer that the CIA was out of touch with what was happening in the Middle East?

7. What does Baer say is the flaw in the United States policy in Saudi Arabia?

8. Who is Khalid, and what is his role in Baer's tale?

9. What information did Baer pass along to the CIA that the CIA was not interested in pursuing?

10. What problem was Saudi Arabia faced with when King Fahd suffered a stroke in 1995?

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