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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Abqaiq start operating?
(a) 1946.
(b) 1926.
(c) 1966.
(d) 1986.

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

3. The new technology that Saudi Arabia has been implementing in their wells is associated with wells that have what?
(a) Held steady in production.
(b) Increased in production.
(c) Had problems with their production.
(d) Declined in production.

4. What evidence is there to support Saudi Arabia's claim that there is enough oil in their fields to last forever?
(a) Scientific evidence.
(b) Government reports.
(c) Independent investigations.
(d) Nothing.

5. How long did it take Saudi Arabia to increase production from three million barrels a day to eight million barrels a day?
(a) Six months.
(b) One year.
(c) Four years.
(d) Two and a half years.

6. When did the oil production in southern Ghawar shut down?
(a) 1960s.
(b) 1980s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1970s.

7. When does the Middle East become associated with oil production?
(a) 1960's.
(b) 1950's.
(c) 1930's.
(d) 1940's.

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

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

10. During which war did the expansion on the Saudi Arabian oil projects stop?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) World War II.
(c) The 20 years war.
(d) World War I.

11. What industry does Matthew Simmons specialize in?
(a) Banking.
(b) Energy.
(c) Transportation.
(d) Financial.

12. Saudi Arabia called in experts from what major petroleum company to help with Berri's problems?
(a) B.P.
(b) Exxon.
(c) Shell.
(d) Mobil.

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

14. What is Parallel Oil, Water, and Gas Reservoir Stimulator?
(a) Reservoir damage-control technology.
(b) Reservoir purification technology.
(c) Reservoir stimulation technology.
(d) Reservoir preservation technology.

15. The oil production in southern Ghawar is what?
(a) Inexpensive and extensive.
(b) Expensive and limited.
(c) Expensive and extensive.
(d) Inexpensive and limited.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who did the United States government ask to investigate Saudi Arabia's ability to meet global oil demands?

5. How long is Ghawar?

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