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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the CIA carefully become involved with Afghanistan?
(a) When the Iraqis attack Affghanistan.
(b) When the Afghanis attack Iraq.
(c) When the Soviets attack Afghanistan.
(d) When the Afghanis attack the Soviet Union.

2. How does Wilson gain a flight to a dinner in his honor?
(a) He pays enough money.
(b) His friends want to honor him.
(c) Leaders he has met want to honor him.
(d) He calls in multiple favors.

3. For what does Herring defend Zia?
(a) His part in the exile of his predecessor, Bhutto.
(b) His part in the shooting death of his predecessor, Bhutto.
(c) His part in the the impeachment of his predecessor, Bhutto.
(d) His part in the hanging of his predecessor, Bhutto.

4. What does the author point out about Wilson's term?
(a) It will be long.
(b) It is going well.
(c) It is beginning.
(d) It is ending.

5. Why does Howard Hart feel especially threatened?
(a) He feels that Wilson is being too controlling.
(b) He feels that concealing US involvement must remain a top priority.
(c) He wants to be in charge of all decisions that are made.
(d) He feels that the US should not conceal its involvement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who of the tribal leaders will later voice support for Saddam Hussein during the first gulf war?

2. Where does Wilson believe Gust Avrakotosto be stationed?

3. Where does he stay in this location?

4. Why does Wilson invite Avrakotos to Egypt?

5. Why does the CIA rush to get weapons in place?

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