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

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) Ways to attack Afghanistan.
(c) War with Iraq.
(d) How to get Pakistan's support.

2. What occurs after the U.S. leaves Iraq and Kuwait?
(a) Hussein begins to threaten Israel.
(b) The Shi'a takes over the government.
(c) Hussein begins an alliance with bin Laden.
(d) The Republican Guards kill all that revolted against Hussein.

3. In addition to closing airways, what does Clarke want to safeguard?
(a) Harbors and borders.
(b) Major highways to and from New York City.
(c) Historical landmarks in New York and D.C.
(d) All federal buildings in all states are to close.

4. Which countries are involved with the bombings of Marine barracks in Lebanon?
(a) Iran and Iraq.
(b) Russia.
(c) Syria and Iran.
(d) Iraq.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the U.S. assume as they allow the Iraqi troops to withdraw intact?

2. Initially, plans are to have Combat Air Patrol (CAP) over New York and D.C. Clarke then orders CAPs over every major city in the country. What causes him to extend the plans even further?

3. What key event does Russia provoke in 1979?

4. How does the American team look as they head to their cars after meeting with the Saudi King?

5. Why is it important to have Arab nations as allies when the U.S. goes to war against Iraq?

(see the answer key)

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