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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. At what time do Lawrence and the rest set out for Akaba?

2. Where does the Beduin find God?

3. What city will Adbulla's father, the emir, not allow the Turks to enter until he is dead?

4. Instead of wearing khaki, Faisel requests that Lawrence wear what?

5. Where is the location that Feisal wants to take his troops so that they can help with the blockade and still receive supplies from Yenbo?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sheikh Fahad el Hansha try to treat Lawrence?

2. Who are Hornby and Newcombe?

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

4. What does Sherif Abdulla's father say about the Turks entering Mecca?

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

6. How does the Beduin see God?

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

8. When Lawrence and the men reach Ageila, what do the people do?

9. What does Feisal do, on a normal day, after breakfast?

10. What is Lawrence's background in military theory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both sides take prisoners and treat them differently. What is the role of prisoners for the British/Arab Army and the Turkish Army? Discuss important prisoners, important incentives to take prisoners, and how prisoners were treated after they became prisoners. Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Railroads and supply lines play a large part in military strategy. Using examples from the book, explain how supply lines and railroads played roles in the story.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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