1. Why is the Iranian Revolution important to the U.S.?
(a) The new regime is communist.
(b) Ayatollah Khomeini is an ally of the U.S.
(c) The military coupe caused U.S. military deaths.
(d) The Shah of Iran is an important American ally.

2. Why is the Navy officer unsure of whether to contact Clarke about the World Trade Center bombing in 1993?
(a) The FBI already arrives on scene.
(b) Clarke is not a popular figure amongst the military.
(c) It's the first major domestic terrorist attack.
(d) Freeh tells him not to.

3. Clarke believes the "Caliphate" movement will result in what kind of society?
(a) A government run with corruption and by fundamentalists.
(b) A step backward to times before segregation of church and state.
(c) A freer society with greater religious understanding.
(d) A repressive 14th century literalist theocracy.

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

5. How does Clarke learn about the World Trade Center bombing in 1993?
(a) CNN.
(b) O'Neill calls him.
(c) Scowcroft asks him about it.
(d) Clarke was in the vicinity.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. With the Red Army gone, what mentality do some of the soldiers that fight against them have?

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

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

5. What does Ramzi Yousef plan while on the lam for two years?

(see the answer key)

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