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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From 1950-1982, OPEC published information on production levels for each field how often?
(a) Never.
(b) Once a decade.
(c) Once every five years.
(d) At least once a year.

2. What is Parallel Oil, Water, and Gas Reservoir Stimulator?
(a) Reservoir stimulation technology.
(b) Reservoir purification technology.
(c) Reservoir preservation technology.
(d) Reservoir damage-control technology.

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

4. In 1990, what percentage of Berri's wells were shut down?
(a) 40 percent.
(b) 45 percent.
(c) 25 percent.
(d) 30 percent.

5. The oil production in southern Ghawar is what?
(a) Expensive and extensive.
(b) Inexpensive and limited.
(c) Expensive and limited.
(d) Inexpensive and extensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. On March 3, 1938, which well began pumping a significant amount of oil?

2. In what year did Abqaiq start operating?

3. What evidence is there to support Saudi Arabia's claim that there is enough oil in their fields to last forever?

4. How many technical papers does Simmons use to build his case?

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

(see the answer key)

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