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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Clarke returns to the White House after a short break on 9/12, what does he hear Rumsfeld discussing?
(a) Precautions before entering a war.
(b) War with Iraq.
(c) How to get Pakistan's support.
(d) Ways to attack Afghanistan.

2. What key event does Russia provoke in 1979?
(a) Invasion of Iran.
(b) Invasion of Pakistan.
(c) Invasion of Iraq.
(d) Invasion of Afghanistan.

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

4. What does the Continuity of Government implement?
(a) The movement of departments to alternate sites.
(b) The evacuation of the first five in the line of government to a cave.
(c) Secure back-up of fiber optic cables and wires for communications.
(d) Always having a secure line between the President and Vice President.

5. Of the following, which military action does NOT occur?
(a) Combat Air Patrol coverage over New York and D.C.
(b) The Army deployed to New York City.
(c) The National Guard deployed to New York.
(d) An Atlantic fleet heads toward New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. Clarke believes the "Caliphate" movement will result in what kind of society?

2. Who does the Soviet Union offer to help, and in what way?

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

4. How does Clarke quell issues with Israel in regards to selling arms to South Africa?

5. After homeland issues are assured in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, what is the Situation Room's next topic?

(see the answer key)

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