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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tony Lake deny the Pentagon's plans in fighting al Qaeda?
(a) The Pentagon is not willing to put enough men for a successful mission.
(b) Lake is not willing to use action just yet.
(c) He prefers the CIA's plans.
(d) It is too upfront and not stealthy enough.

2. What is the U.S.'s attack plan to trick Iraq?
(a) Attack early on before full forces are in the region.
(b) Attack from the rear instead of the front.
(c) Delay their attack until Iraq's guard is down.
(d) Man bases all around Kuwait to cause confusion.

3. What does Clarke suggest will help weaken the Taliban?
(a) Improve U.S. relations with developing countries.
(b) Using the Taliban's own bombing tactics on their known facilities.
(c) Helping the Northern Alliance.
(d) Strengthen U.S. friendship with Pakistan.

4. What prohibits the FBI from being able to do much research into al Qaeda cells?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Lack of internet.
(c) Attorney General Guidelines.
(d) Pavitt's belief that al Qaeda is not important.

5. Who vetoes the snatch against Usama bin Laden in 96-97?
(a) Janet Reno.
(b) Tony Lake.
(c) Clarke and Tenet.
(d) Clinton and Gore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What motivates bin Laden to leave Sudan?

2. What occurs after the U.S. leaves Iraq and Kuwait?

3. What does Prince Turki ask of Usama bin Laden when he returns to Saudi Arabia from Afghanistan in 1989?

4. What does Clarke threaten in a media interview?

5. What approval does Clarke ask for from Madeleine Albright?

(see the answer key)

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