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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 12 | Part 2, Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1901, the Shah gave D'Arcy access to how much of the country?
(a) 75%
(b) 35%
(c) 15%
(d) 95%

2. Who stepped in to restore order as majors and independents feuded in the United States?
(a) Texas Railroad Commission (TRC)
(b) California Oil Association (COA)
(c) North American Oil Commission (NAOC)
(d) United States Automobile Association (USAA)

3. What lead to instigating gasoline rationing in England?
(a) German U-boats use of oil
(b) Taxi cabs
(c) German control of Persia
(d) A broken pipeline

4. The Royal Dutch Company set up operations where?
(a) Russia
(b) Brazil
(c) Canada
(d) Sumatra

5. Who became Britain's chief oil supplier just before WWI?
(a) Shell
(b) Exxon
(c) Royal Dutch
(d) APOC

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Calouste Gulbenkian come to be known as after APOC and Shell gave him shares in their companies?

2. The Rothschilds created what company in 1902?

3. What product grew rapidly after its first delivery to England in 1861?

4. What did Britain capture to secure the strategic approaches to oil and ensure the safety of the Amir of Kuwait?

5. Who took over leadership of Standard from Rockefeller?

(see the answer key)

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