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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Clinton's reaction to the terrorist attempt on George H.W. Bush?
(a) He is angered by the fact that George H.W. Bush allowed Hussein to live after the Persian Gulf War.
(b) He wants a diplomatic meeting with Hussein, but upon refusal uses military action.
(c) He wants to retaliate in action, not sanctions.
(d) He prefers sanctions, but is convinced by his men to take military actions.

2. What problematic turn occurs in 1985 that alarms the U.S.?
(a) Israel and Iran are under terrorist attacks from one another.
(b) Russia is winning the war against Afghanistan.
(c) Russia is now invading Pakistan.
(d) Syria adds help to Iran.

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

4. Who invites Usama bin Laden into their country?
(a) Hasan al-Turabi from Sudan.
(b) Bendjedid from Algeria.
(c) President Mohammed Najibullah from Afghanistan.
(d) Colonel Muammar Abu Minyar al-Qadhafi from Libya.

5. What does Ramzi Yousef plan while on the lam for two years?
(a) Assassination attempt on President Clinton.
(b) Infiltration into the Pentagon's computer system.
(c) Aircraft bombings on 11 different flights.
(d) Attacks on the Sears and John Hancock Tower in Chicago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the U.N. Special Commission's (UNSCOM) job?

2. What does Clarke especially fight for to prevent terrorist attacks?

3. What development adds to the political turmoil in the Middle East?

4. What results in the Soviets' attempt to invade the central Asian region?

5. What is the U.S.'s attack plan to trick Iraq?

(see the answer key)

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