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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. When was the Muslim Brotherhood founded?

2. Baer says the United States created this political situation in Saudi Arabia with ______________.

3. Baer says the commissions from the Boeing sale of aircraft to Saudi Arabia were used for __________.

4. Whose government does Baer say he thought people were planning to overthrow?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Alewites, and what is their role in Jordan?

2. How does Baer characterize America's attitude to Saudi politics?

3. How has oil wealth affected the size of the Saudi royal family, in Baer's opinion?

4. What was the second event that convinced Baer that the CIA was out of touch with what was happening in the Middle East?

5. What is Baer's feeling about the CIA's interest in terrorism?

6. What does Baer say is the greatest force preserving the status quo in Saudi Arabia?

7. How does Baer describe his night in Uzbekistan?

8. What does Baer say is the effect of the Wahhabi government on Saudi culture?

9. What does Baer say was the difference between King Fahd and his son in terms of governing philosophy?

10. What was the first event that convinced Baer that the CIA was out of touch with what was happening in the Middle East?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate the case for democracy in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East based on Baer's observations. What are the main challenges to democracy in the Middle East? What are the benefits it might offer? What problems might democracy solve?

Essay Topic 2

What literary techniques and what stylistic tricks does Baer use to keep your attention throughout the book? How does he build and relieve suspense, and how does he make expository passages that explain historical background intriguing? Look at Baer's word choices and his style to evaluate his ability to keep you engaged as a reader. If you were not engaged, evaluate your own expectations as a reader to say where you lost interest.

Essay Topic 3

What is the biggest problem with 'Sleeping with the Devil'? Describe the different aspects of the book that could be described as flaws. Make an argument for one of them as the biggest problem.

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