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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Offshore exploration is banned in the United States except where?
(a) The Atlantic Ocean.
(b) The coast of California.
(c) The Gulf of Mexico.
(d) The Pacific Ocean.

2. When did the United States's oil production peak?
(a) 1970's.
(b) 1980's.
(c) 2000.
(d) 1990's.

3. Where is the Spindletop field located?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Texas.
(c) Alaska.
(d) California.

4. Who was the first king of Saudia Arabia?
(a) Abdul Saud.
(b) Abdul Faisal.
(c) Abdul Aziz.
(d) Adbul Mallah.

5. What is Ghawar known for?
(a) World's most hard-to-reach oil reserve.
(b) World's richest oil reserve.
(c) World's most political oil reserve.
(d) World's most fragile oil reserve.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who secured the first prospecting right in Saudi Arabia?

3. What will Saudi Arabia face if the oil production declines?

4. Which U.S. President supported the creation of the State of Israel?

5. When did prorating end?

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