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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which country helps the U.S. strengthen its military presence in the Middle East?
(a) Oman.
(b) Saudia Arabia.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Kuwait.

2. When does Clarke finally allow himself to grieve over the deaths of 9/11?
(a) Not for another month after 9/11.
(b) At John O'Neill's funeral.
(c) He doesn't until he retires.
(d) When he first sits down to write "Against All Enemies."

3. How does Clarke quell issues with Israel in regards to selling arms to South Africa?
(a) Offers financial strategies that can replace Israel's business with South Africa.
(b) Reminds Ivry that Israel needs the U.S. as long as Russia is a superpower.
(c) Threatens sanctions to all countries that sell to South Africa, including Israel.
(d) Discusses apartheid and anti-semitism with Ivry.

4. What concern does Clarke have outside the U.S.?
(a) Protecting the U.S. embassies overseas.
(b) Maximizing global empathy to help retaliate against al Qaeda.
(c) Talks with the U.K. to begin military actions against al Qaeda.
(d) Colin Powell and other officials currently abroad.

5. The Russians almost prepare to exercise their strategic nuclear forces due to what concern?
(a) U.S.'s global alert to DEFCON 3.
(b) U.S's naval movement towards Alaska.
(c) U.S.'s preparations for missile attacks.
(d) U.S.'s air patrol towards Alaska.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Clarke and other national levels get together, what does the mayor of New York City order?

2. What problematic turn occurs in 1985 that alarms the U.S.?

3. What is Clarke's goal in the Persian Gulf during Reagan's administration?

4. What is the first thing Clarke does upon hearing the news of the World Trade Center?

5. What had Clarke admitted to on a "60 Minutes" interview with Bonin just days before the 9/11 attacks?

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