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

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) How to get Pakistan's support.
(b) Precautions before entering a war.
(c) Ways to attack Afghanistan.
(d) War with Iraq.

2. Who does Iran get on their side to overthrow the Khalifas?
(a) Bahraini refugees in Oman.
(b) Sunni minority in Bahrain.
(c) The Bahraini military.
(d) The Bahraini Shi'a.

3. Which country asks for the U.S.'s help against Saddam a week prior to Clarke's arrival to ask to use their bases?
(a) Oman.
(b) Qatar.
(c) United Arab Emirates.
(d) Yemen.

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

5. What is the general response as Clarke and his team make an effort for an air defense system in D.C.?
(a) They think he is nuts.
(b) They believe he is too involved with conspiracy theories.
(c) They think he is creative, but disagree with the immediate need.
(d) They completely agree and back him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Clarke does upon hearing the news of the World Trade Center?

2. What concerns does the FBI have with the new counter-terrorism policy?

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

4. How does Clarke learn of an assassination attempt on George H.W. Bush?

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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