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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. What does Clarke suggest will help weaken the Taliban?
2. What motivates bin Laden to leave Sudan?
3. What happens to Clarke's best show-and-tell for his "Theme Day?"
4. By what year do the U.S. Departments all agree that bin Laden is the mastermind in global terrorism?
5. What report does an Arab leader give the consul general?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the transition from Clinton's administration to George W. Bush's administration like for Clarke and those working in counter-terrorism? How is this transition received by Clarke and others in counter-terrorism?
2. In terms of taking action against terrorism, where does the White House stand? The Pentagon? How is this seen in their decisions?
3. What do Sam Nunn, Dick Lugan and Pete Dominic have in common? How do they help Clarke's goals with counter-terrorism?
4. Why is the timing of a strike against al Qaeda questionable in relation to the President?
5. Explain Theme Days and how Clarke handles his counter -terrorism Theme Day?
6. What are the results of al Qaeda's first act of war against the U.S. since their issued fatwa? How does it affect more than just U.S. citizens?
7. What are the obstacles in planning a snatch for Abu Hafs al-Muratani, an associate of bin Laden, in Khartoum?
8. Describe the political cartoon that reflects Clarke's feelings about the Bush administration. What does this motivate Clarke to do?
9. What Millennium attack plans are foiled and how are they foiled?
10. How is Pakistan involved with al Qaeda? How are Pakistan and U.S. relations? As plans are developed to retaliate against al Qaeda, why is Pakistan mentioned and considered?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay about America's relationship with Muslim countries. Which Muslim countries does the U.S. have great relations with? Which are more tentative? Why? What balancing act must America have with Muslim countries?
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
How does the Cold War relate to the creation of terrorist groups under Usama bin Laden?
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