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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Kiss it good-bye.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Na'if blame Saudi problems on in 2002, according to Baer?
(a) The Muslim Brotherhood.
(b) America.
(c) Secularization.
(d) Radical Islam.

2. How did the Royal family try to solve the difference between Abdallah and Fahd?
(a) They tried to negotiate an agreement.
(b) They tried to keep them apart.
(c) They tried to force Abdallah into exile.
(d) They tried to stage a vote.

3. How does Baer characterize the American attitude to Saudi politics?
(a) They press for reforms at every opportunity.
(b) They are highly concerned about human rights abuses and undemocratic practices.
(c) They don't care as long as they get oil.
(d) They foster corruption because it keeps oil prices stable.

4. How are Alawite beliefs transmitted?
(a) Through initiations.
(b) By ecstatic visions.
(c) In writing.
(d) Orally.

5. What does Baer say Abdallah wanted to do with regard to the money from Yamama and from the Two Holy Mosques projects?
(a) Open the projects up for competitive bidding.
(b) Bring them under Treasury control.
(c) Use them to buy luxuries.
(d) Use them to pay for infrastructure and job training programs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Pakistani project did the Saudi government support with more than $1 billion in aid?

2. What was the Muslim Brotherhood's goal?

3. What does Baer say happened after King Fahd suffered a stroke in 1995?

4. What did Asad do when the Muslim Brotherhood tried to have him killed?

5. What did the Muslim Brotherhood try to do to Asad in 1973?

(see the answer key)

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