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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Matthew Simmons from?
(a) Texas.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Alabama.

3. When does oil production begin in Saudia Arabia?
(a) 1930's.
(b) 1940's.
(c) 1970's.
(d) 1960's.

4. From 1950-1982, OPEC published information on production levels for each field how often?
(a) Once a decade.
(b) At least once a year.
(c) Never.
(d) Once every five years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the first significant oil find in the Middle East?

2. When was Saudi Arabia established?

3. What job does Matthew Simmons hold?

4. Why does Saudi Arabia try to limit oil production?

5. When did the United States's oil production peak?

(see the answer key)

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