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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the United States's oil production declined, who stepped in to become the world's leading oil producer?
(a) Iran.
(b) Bahrain.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Saudi Arabia.

3. Which U.S. President supported the creation of the State of Israel?
(a) Kennedy.
(b) Truman.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Polk.

4. Who promised King Faisal's father that Saudia Arabia would be consulted on any U.S. decision involving Palestine?
(a) L.B.J.
(b) F.D.R.
(c) Kennedy.
(d) Nixon.

5. When does the Middle East become associated with oil production?
(a) 1930's.
(b) 1960's.
(c) 1950's.
(d) 1940's.

Short Answer Questions

1. During which war did the expansion on the Saudi Arabian oil projects stop?

2. How long did it take Saudi Arabia to increase production from three million barrels a day to eight million barrels a day?

3. Where was the first significant oil find in the Middle East?

4. Where is Matthew Simmons from?

5. When did prorating end?

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