A Line In The Sand by James Barr

1. Which two countries are primarily discussed in relation to the Sykes-Picot Agreement?

A) USA and Japan.
B) France and Britain.
C) Germany and Austria.
D) Russia and Italy.

2. What year was the Sykes-Picot Agreement signed?

A) 1945.
B) 1918.
C) 1916.
D) 1920.

3. Which major global event influenced the Middle East's political landscape in the book?

A) The Cold War.
B) The Vietnam War.
C) The Great Depression.
D) World War I.

4. What does the author argue about the artificial borders drawn in the Middle East?

A) They ensured lasting peace.
B) They had no significant impact.
C) They contributed to ongoing conflicts.
D) They were well-received by all nations.

5. What is the narrative style used in 'A Line In The Sand'?

A) Fictional storytelling.
B) Historical narrative.
C) Poetry.
D) Personal memoir.

6. Which modern conflict is rooted in the history debated in the book?

A) The Balkan Wars.
B) The War in Afghanistan.
C) The Korean War.
D) The Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

7. What did the Balfour Declaration entail?

A) A military alliance with Ottoman forces.
B) Independence for Arab states.
C) Support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
D) A trade agreement with Iraq.

8. How does Barr view the concept of nationalism in the context of the Middle East?

A) As a source of conflict and identity.
B) As irrelevant to the region's history.
C) As a purely Western idea.
D) As a unifying force across nations.

9. What does Barr suggest about the promises made to Arab leaders during WWI?

A) They were often betrayed.
B) They were completely fulfilled.
C) They were vastly over-exaggerated.
D) They had no real consequences.

10. What type of sources does Barr utilize in his research?

A) Fictional novels.
B) Primary historical documents.
C) Contemporary opinion pieces.
D) Biographical accounts.

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