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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of all the rewards of being a Congressman, what does Charlie Wilson enjoy the best?
(a) The spying.
(b) The research.
(c) The all-expense paid trips.
(d) The salary.

2. Of what does Russian leader Gorbachev accuse Pakistan's President Zia?
(a) Support for Egypt.
(b) Support for the Soviet Union.
(c) Support for Iraq.
(d) Support for Afghanistan.

3. With the exit of Simpson, who does Charlie Wilson hire?
(a) Mike Vickers.
(b) Charles Schnabel.
(c) Joanne Herring.
(d) Gust Avrakotos.

4. Who denies to Russian officials that any Afghans are residing in Pakistan?
(a) President Zia of Pakistan.
(b) Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, Nikolai Tikhonov.
(c) President Babrak Karmal of Afghanistan.
(d) President Reagan.

5. What does the CIA not want between the US and the war in Afghanistan?
(a) A battle.
(b) A link.
(c) A war.
(d) A friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon this first visit, what does Wilson decide that the freedom fighters need?

2. How long does Avrakotos remain in hiding within the agency before accepting a job in the Near East division?

3. After telling off the European chief, who does Avrakotos alienate?

4. What does Hart fear?

5. What happens when Avrakotos gives a small ammunition contract to a factory in Pakistan?

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