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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the Iran-Iraq war, what stance does the U.S. take?
(a) Instills sanctions on both countries.
(b) Aids Iraq.
(c) Aids Iran.
(d) Attempts peace talks between the two countries.

2. According to Clarke, what is one of the mistakes of Reagan's administration?
(a) They failed to make a large enough military presence in the Persian Gulf.
(b) They leave too quickly from Pakistan and Afghanistan, leaving no influence.
(c) They backed the wrong country in the Iran-Iraq war.
(d) They never should have risked their alliance with Arabs by helping Israel.

3. What is Clarke's goal in the Persian Gulf during Reagan's administration?
(a) Keep Israel happy.
(b) Procure bases.
(c) Sit in on peace talks between Iran and Iraq.
(d) Advise military bases on emergency strategies.

4. Why does Reagan create presence in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Israel?
(a) To put Russia off balance.
(b) To protect oil owned by the U.S.
(c) To protect Iraq.
(d) To strengthen allies with Iran, Afghanistan and Israel.

5. What is the first thing Clarke does upon hearing the news of the World Trade Center?
(a) Heads to the White House to speak with Cheney and Rice.
(b) Runs to the Situation Room at the White House.
(c) Calls O'Neill to see if he is OK.
(d) Calls Rice to see what she wants to do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does the FAA give that causes silence in the CSG meeting on 9/11?

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

3. What concern does Clarke have outside the U.S.?

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

5. Of the following, which military action does NOT occur?

(see the answer key)

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