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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 "Heroism and Horror".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 2000, the U.S. and ________ succeeded in adding an arms embargo against the Taliban.
(a) Russia.
(b) Iraq.
(c) India.
(d) Saudi Arabia.

2. In 1996, who was concerned enough about Bin Laden to set up a unit of about a dozen officers that would monitor him and plan operations against him?
(a) The FAA.
(b) The FBI.
(c) The CIA.
(d) The INS.

3. In 1995, while Bin Laden was still in Sudan, its government began to perceive him as a __________.
(a) Traitor.
(b) Mastermind.
(c) Liability.
(d) Hero.

4. According to Mihdar, Bin Laden was planning ______ attacks on the U.S.
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 15.

5. When was the CIA created?
(a) After WWI.
(b) After the Cold War.
(c) After WWII.
(d) After the Gulf War.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does NORAD stand for?

2. In mid-July 2001, new reports indicated that Bin Laden's plans encountered delays of up to ________ months.

3. What federal government was perhaps the least well-equipped branch of government to deal with terrorism?

4. How many months before 9/11 were all the hijackers in the U.S.?

5. By July 1999, the U.S. succeeded in labeling Afghanistan a state sponsor of __________.

(see the answer key)

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