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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Clarke, what is one factor that stops counter-terrorism policies from passing in Congress?
(a) WTC bombing of 1993 was not a large enough wake-up call.
(b) The lack of shared intelligence to the Congress.
(c) The push for budget cuts.
(d) Republican-Democratic party animosity.

2. What unexpected event happens after the Persian Gulf War?
(a) The U.S. stays stationed in the Middle East.
(b) The U.N. occupies Kuwait.
(c) The U.S. leaves Saudi Arabia quicker than planned.
(d) The U.S. spreads their troops further and into southwest Asia.

3. Which country noticeably does not attend the International Summit on Terrorism?
(a) Saudi Arabia.
(b) Lebanon.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Iran.

4. In 1996, who does the U.S. fear will plan terrorist attacks on Americans?
(a) Pakistan.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Afghanistan.
(d) Iran.

5. What is the U.N. Special Commission's (UNSCOM) job?
(a) To keep an alliance of the Arab nations intact.
(b) Require Iraq to destroy chemical, biological, nuclear, missile programs.
(c) To oversee Hussein's punishment.
(d) To oversee the rebuilding of Kuwait.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Clarke learn about the World Trade Center bombing in 1993?

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

5. What is the FBI' s role in the World Trade Center bombing?

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