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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Simmons uses technical papers written for whom?
(a) The Society of Oil Engineers.
(b) The Society of Gasoline Engineers.
(c) The Society of Energy Engineers.
(d) The Society of Petroleum Engineers.

2. How long did it take for the Saudi Arabian population to quadruple?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 50 years.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 60 years.

3. What will Saudi Arabia face if the oil production declines?
(a) Economic problems.
(b) Transportation problems.
(c) International problems.
(d) Religious problems.

4. When was the Spindletop field discovered?
(a) 1906.
(b) 1902.
(c) 1901.
(d) 1908.

5. Offshore exploration is banned in the United States except where?
(a) The Atlantic Ocean.
(b) The Pacific Ocean.
(c) The Gulf of Mexico.
(d) The coast of California.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Socony-Vaccum became which company?

3. Saudia Arabia became the third largest oil producer in the world behind who?

4. What job does Matthew Simmons hold?

5. What is Ghawar known for?

(see the answer key)

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