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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tried to take over Britain's naval superiority in the 1890s, which instead strengthened Britain's resolve?
(a) Russia
(b) Germany
(c) France
(d) The United States

2. Enrico Mattei did what to change the oil situation in the Middle East?
(a) Refused to buy from Egypt
(b) Bought oil from Saudi Arabia
(c) Negotiated with Iran
(d) Broke the 50/50 rule

3. What was the greatest "if" in the Middle East after WWII?
(a) The effects of a Russian invasion
(b) An uncertain future after Ibn Saud died
(c) The technology for a transcontinent pipeline
(d) The creation of a Jewish state

4. U.S. oil production rose how much between 1940 and 1945?
(a) 90%
(b) 58%
(c) 4%
(d) 30%

5. Who subdued much of Arabia and negotiated the exchange of oil for money for his country?
(a) Ibn Saud
(b) Rub al-Khali
(c) Chaim Weizmann
(d) Harry St. John Bridger

Short Answer Questions

1. RDSG geologists put which country atop the list of potential oil finds?

2. Stalin wanted oil from which country to supplement Soviet production?

3. Oil industry lore calls the war years what?

4. Who published a book on the history of Standard Oil Company?

5. What was a military action to capture Abadan that the British considered?

(see the answer key)

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