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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What results in the Soviets' attempt to invade the central Asian region?
(a) They withdraw in 1988.
(b) It creates unlikely alliances in the Middle East/central Asia/ Persian Gulf.
(c) They withdraw but impress communist influence in the region.
(d) They are able to keep presence until the fall of U.S.S.R.

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

3. What does the U.S. assume as they allow the Iraqi troops to withdraw intact?
(a) An alliance of Shi'a, Sunnis, and Kurds will form.
(b) They will probably convict Hussein for war crimes.
(c) The Shi'a will take over the government.
(d) They will oust Hussein on their own.

4. How does the U.S. affect the Iran-Iraq war?
(a) Gives intelligence to Iraq.
(b) Helps stop the war with peace talks.
(c) Secretly gives arms to Iran.
(d) The sanctions by the U.S. on both countries affects Iran more.

5. With the Red Army gone, what mentality do some of the soldiers that fight against them have?
(a) They now know a superpower can be destroyed.
(b) They are ready to take down the next superpower.
(c) They now have the military power to run the government.
(d) That other countries will think twice before they invade.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Among the following, who is NOT present at the Counter-terrorism Security Group meeting immediately after the 9/11 attacks?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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