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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Secretary of State Christopher push to bomb an Iraqi facility on a Saturday night?
(a) He knows the Iraqis work weekend hours.
(b) To minimize casualties.
(c) It'll be the most surprising time.
(d) It's the least likely time the U.S. media will notice.

2. What risky task does Gallucci have at the Agricultural Ministry?
(a) Distract the Republican Guards as others raid a nearby building.
(b) Lead a surprise raid to obtain proof of a nuclear program.
(c) He must convince Hussein to let the U.N. in for inspections.
(d) Negotiate with terrorists to bring an American hostage home.

3. According to Clarke, what countries must the U.S. be concerned about?
(a) Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
(b) Egypt and Iraq.
(c) Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(d) Yemen and Iran.

4. During the Iran-Iraq war, what stance does the U.S. take?
(a) Aids Iran.
(b) Attempts peace talks between the two countries.
(c) Instills sanctions on both countries.
(d) Aids Iraq.

5. What does Cofer Black inform Clarke in early December 1999?
(a) DOD will no longer be able to finance their attack operations for counter-terrorism.
(b) Jordan infiltrated an al Qaeda cell with numerous millenium attack plans.
(c) al Qaeda cells are now known to be in the U.S.
(d) Times Square is a prime target for an al Qaeda attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Clarke admitted to on a "60 Minutes" interview with Bonin just days before the 9/11 attacks?

2. What does Iran continue to do despite U.S. sanctions on them?

3. What does Berger do for Clarke as Clarke did for him?

4. What approval does Clarke ask for from Madeleine Albright?

5. As an Assistant Secretary of State, what information does Clarke learn about the Soviet Union's weapons programs?

(see the answer key)

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