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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unexpected event happens after the Persian Gulf War?
(a) The U.N. occupies Kuwait.
(b) The U.S. spreads their troops further and into southwest Asia.
(c) The U.S. stays stationed in the Middle East.
(d) The U.S. leaves Saudi Arabia quicker than planned.

2. What strategic move does Iraq implement once U.S. begins their airstrike?
(a) Launch missiles on Israel.
(b) Take American and U.K. reporters as hostages.
(c) Capture high officials of Kuwait as hostages.
(d) Bomb Saudi Arabian oil fields.

3. What characteristic does Usama bin Laden look for in jihad availability?
(a) Muslim minorities who want to gain independence.
(b) Small countries that are threatened by superpowers.
(c) Christian nations.
(d) Countries where Muslim factions fight with one another.

4. Of the listed nations, which does NOT have close relations and influence with the Taliban?
(a) Oman.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) Saudi Arabia.
(d) United Arab Emirates.

5. What does Ressam's custody lead to?
(a) A sleeper cell in Montreal.
(b) Attack plans on Times Square.
(c) An ex-cab driver in Boston.
(d) Attack plans on a Radisson Hotel for Millenium New Year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Near the end of Clinton's administration, what is one of his main focuses?

2. Why do some people feel secure about future terrorist attacks?

3. Which country supports an assassination attempt on President Mubarak from Egypt?

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

5. What is the proper term for "snatches?"

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