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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Islamic opposition revolt against the established communist Russian government in Herat, Afghanistan?
(a) January 1979.
(b) December 1979.
(c) March 1979.
(d) July 1979.

2. When did the Soviets invade Afghanistan with their goal to kill the Afghan leader, Hafizullah Amin, and install a new communist regime?
(a) March 1979.
(b) December 1979.
(c) July 1979.
(d) January 1979.

3. How frequently did Casey visit the Saudis and Pakistanis?
(a) Many times.
(b) Several times.
(c) Never.
(d) Only once.

4. What group did Massoud join while at Kabul Polytechnic Institute?
(a) Jihad Youth Organization.
(b) Muslim Youth Organization.
(c) Marxist Youth Organization.
(d) Hitler Youth Organization.

5. Gary Schroen, a CIA agent, met with Ahmed Shah Massoud, who was what?
(a) Former Afghan defense minister.
(b) Former Afghan president.
(c) Current Afghan defense minister.
(d) Current Afghan president.

Short Answer Questions

1. Massoud was a top target for the Soviets because his group used and repaired captured weapons and equipment against which nationality?

2. The success of the CIA depended on Hart's ability to work with Akhtar due Rahman in developing what list?

3. What did Massoud's group protect?

4. What action did Massoud take when the Soviets planned to attack the Panjshir Valley?

5. The U.S. embassy attack was coordinated by a radical group at which university?

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