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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With OPEC's secrecy regarding oil production levels, what is unclear?
(a) Whether Saudi Arabia will stay the number one oil producer.
(b) Whether OPEC countries can produce oil.
(c) Whether OPEC countries are engaged in price inflation.
(d) Whether Saudi Arabia can continue production at high levels.

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

3. What job does Matthew Simmons hold?
(a) Oil speculator.
(b) Federal Reserve Chairman.
(c) Company CEO.
(d) Investment banker.

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

5. What title did Ahmed Zaki Yamani hold?
(a) Saudi Arabian oil minister.
(b) Saudi Arabian economic minister.
(c) Saudi Arabian defense minister.
(d) Saudi Arabian foriegn minister.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does oil production begin in Saudia Arabia?

2. Socony-Vaccum became which company?

3. When does oil exploration begin in Saudi Arabia?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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