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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In what year was a paper published by Saudi experts that said Ghawar's most productive areas are showing common signs of aging?
(a) 2002.
(b) 2003.
(c) 2001.
(d) 2004.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Saudi Arabia becomes an oil super power when whose oil production declines?

3. With the drop of pressure in key fields, what production is increased in the wells?

4. Socony-Vaccum became which company?

5. With OPEC's secrecy regarding oil production levels, what is unclear?

(see the answer key)

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