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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. How does Clarke learn of an assassination attempt on George H.W. Bush?
2. In addition to closing airways, what does Clarke want to safeguard?
3. What news does the FAA give that causes silence in the CSG meeting on 9/11?
4. Which country helps the U.S. strengthen its military presence in the Middle East?
5. What problematic turn occurs in 1985 that alarms the U.S.?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the dispute between the FBI and Clarke concerning Air Marshalls?
2. Explain the steps and methods the FBI takes to determine the cause of the TWA 800's explosion. What do the FBI and other departments believe the cause is as the investigation progresses?
3. What is the environment in Somalia in 1993? What is happening that the U.N. and U.S. get involved?
4. Why does the U.S. send Marine forces into Lebanon? What does Reagan tell the administration, and why?
5. Compare and contrast alliances and enemies from the Reagan administration and George H.W. Bush's administration.
6. What are the pros/cons of strengthening the relationship with Israel?
7. How does Saudi Arabia handle terrorists in their country? What examples show their efforts in stopping terrorism? How do they handle the Khobar attack?
8. What is Operation Staunch? How does it further influence the Iran-Iraq war?
9. How does Iraq involve Israel into the Persian Gulf War? How is this a smart strategy for Iraq?
10. As terrorist attacks occur in New York and D.C., how are high levels in the White House expected to react? How is this difficult in the job? How is this difficult as a person?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Some countries actively or indirectly support terrorism such as Iran, Sudan, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Choose one country and research in detail the political situation of the country. How do the current events of the time breed terrorism? What is happening that influences the government to turn to terrorism over other alternatives?
Essay Topic 2
What ethical, moral and political principals must be considered when making executive decisions that concern illegal acts such as snatches and assassinations? When is it right? Is it ever right? Provide at least two examples of when a President must consider these dilemmas. What does the President decide and how does he come to his conclusion?
Essay Topic 3
Who are the key officials in the immediate reactions of the 9/11 attacks? How are they key officials? What are their roles?
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