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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What strategic move does Iraq implement once U.S. begins their airstrike?
(a) Bomb Saudi Arabian oil fields.
(b) Launch missiles on Israel.
(c) Take American and U.K. reporters as hostages.
(d) Capture high officials of Kuwait as hostages.

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

3. What does Iraq do that convinces Charlie Allen that Iraq is serious about Kuwait?
(a) The U.S.has intelligence that Iraq is about to attack on two fronts.
(b) They operate under emcon.
(c) They send large numbers of forces to the border of Kuwait.
(d) The U.N. finds a nuclear program in Iraq.

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

5. What had Clarke admitted to on a "60 Minutes" interview with Bonin just days before the 9/11 attacks?
(a) He wants Bush impeached.
(b) He is frustrated with the Bush administration's lack of focus on al Qaeda.
(c) He believes a big attack is inevitable.
(d) He had plans to retire in a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Russians almost prepare to exercise their strategic nuclear forces due to what concern?

2. What does the Continuity of Government implement?

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

4. When does Clarke finally allow himself to grieve over the deaths of 9/11?

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

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