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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In December 1941, Japan bombed what target in the U.S.?

2. In 1944, the Allies targeted what with bombings in Germany?

3. What sprung up to process crude oil into kerosene?

4. What material was rationed in the U.S. during the war?

5. Who launched an investigation into Standard Oil?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to oil and gas consumption and demand in the United States after the war? What effects did this have?

2. What was known about oil before the mid-nineteenth century? Why wasn't it used more?

3. How was Standard Oil formed? Who was involved in this venture?

4. What was Japan's interest in the East Indies? What plans were developed around the East Indies?

5. How did the Shell employees in Borneo react to news of Pearl Harbor? Why did they react this way?

6. How did the oil companies become involved in the Middle East? Who was involved in the beginning negotiations?

7. What tensions existed between the United States and Britain after the war? Why?

8. Who was "Dad" Joiner? What did he discover?

9. What are rents? How does this apply to oil?

10. What was the Japanese war plan based on? Did these premises come true?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who do you think is/was the most influential person in the oil industry? Why? What did this person contribute to the oil industry globally? Support your answer with information from the book.

Essay Topic 2

During various periods, countries and consumers experienced oil shortages. What effect did oil shortages have on individuals in these countries? How did people and governments cope with oil shortages? What measures did oil companies, individuals, and governments take to reduce the impact of shortages? Discuss at least three specific examples of oil shortages and how they were dealt with.

Essay Topic 3

Which country do you think has had the greatest impact on the oil industry? Why? What impact has the country had on the oil industry? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

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