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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does oil exploration begin in Saudi Arabia?
(a) 1930's.
(b) 1920's.
(c) 1910's.
(d) 1900's.

2. Simmons uses technical papers written for whom?
(a) The Society of Petroleum Engineers.
(b) The Society of Energy Engineers.
(c) The Society of Gasoline Engineers.
(d) The Society of Oil Engineers.

3. Saudia Arabia became the third largest oil producer in the world behind who?
(a) Belgium.
(b) Alaska.
(c) Russia.
(d) Norway.

4. Where was the first significant oil find in the Middle East?
(a) Iran.
(b) Dubai.
(c) Bahrain.
(d) Iraq.

5. How many technical papers does Simmons use to build his case?
(a) Over 50.
(b) Over 150.
(c) Over 200.
(d) Over 100.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Prudhoe Bay?

2. What job does Matthew Simmons hold?

3. On March 3, 1938, which well began pumping a significant amount of oil?

4. Who was the first king of Saudia Arabia?

5. When does the Middle East become associated with oil production?

(see the answer key)

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