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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the CIA's view on Iraq's intentions concerning Kuwait before the Persian Gulf War begins?
(a) Iraq is working in cahoots with Kuwait.
(b) Iraq is willing to do whatever it takes to get Kuwait's oil fields.
(c) Iraq is just intimidating Kuwait.
(d) Iraq is desparate to take Kuwait.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Watson from the FBI suggest the CSG do in the immediate hours following the 9/11 attacks?

2. During the Iran-Iraq war, what stance does the U.S. take?

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

4. According to Clarke, what is one of the mistakes of Reagan's administration?

5. What does the U.S. buy from Israel?

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