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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the march to Wejh, Feisal is dressed in what?

2. Who sends Lawrence back to Arabia and Feisal?

3. Yenbo is surrounded by water on how many sides?

4. What was the Turkish Civil Code replaced with in many towns?

5. The troops traveling with Feisal from Yenbo to the next attack have been with him for _____ months or longer.

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Feisal, Lawrence, and others decide that Yenbo can be made safe on the desert side?

2. What does Sherif Abdulla tell the British representatives about the state of Turkish law over the Arabs?

3. Why are Lawrence and the others making the march under the leadership of Auda, mainly traveling at night?

4. What happens to the role Feisal has to play after his victory at Wejh?

5. Why does Lawrence tell Auda that their group should not move on to Damascus?

6. What was Auda explaining to Nuri when they met?

7. Under what conditions was Feisal prepared to move and battle for Wejh?

8. In the beginning of the book, how do the British feel about the Arab Revolt?

9. What is Lawrence's definition of an Arab?

10. Why is Lawrence not happy to be sent back to Arabia and Feisal by Colonel Clayton as an advisor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When the Arabs finish with the Hejaz War, they move on to Syria. Using examples from the book, what are some of the differences between the Arab desert and Syria? How do those differences necessitate a change in tactics and planning by the British and Arabs?

Essay Topic 2

What caused the initial Arab Revolt, and how did the causes of the revolt shape the conflict that came after? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What is an alliance? What are the characteristics of a good alliance? Using the book to support your answer, is the alliance between the British and the Arabs a good alliance? Why or why not?

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