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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Saudi Arabia try to limit oil production?
(a) To keep national control over the oil fields.
(b) To keep oil prices high.
(c) To prevent damages from overproduction.
(d) To limit the number of Americans in the country.

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

3. What is the partnership called, that is formed to fund drilling and production in Saudi Arabia?
(a) Noramco.
(b) Aramco.
(c) Azaramco.
(d) Souamco.

4. When was the Spindletop field discovered?
(a) 1908.
(b) 1902.
(c) 1901.
(d) 1906.

5. What is the name of the Saudi Arabian national oil company?
(a) Saudi Texaco.
(b) Saudi Oil.
(c) Saudi Gas and Petroleum.
(d) Saudi Aramco.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many technical papers does Simmons use to build his case?

3. Offshore exploration is banned in the United States except where?

4. How many "huge reserves" are there in Saudi Arabia?

5. In 2005, what is the only country in the world with unused oil capacity?

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