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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When George W. Bush becomes President, what is the early focus in 2001?
(a) Opening pipelines in Alaska.
(b) Russia.
(c) Counter-terrorism at all costs.
(d) China and an antimissile defense system.

2. When is the Atlanta bomber of 1996 arrested?
(a) 7 years later.
(b) 13 years later.
(c) The culprit is still on the loose.
(d) Within 2 weeks.

3. What is the government's response to the rise in terrorism during Clinton's administration?
(a) Some are alarmed, but most do not see the urgency.
(b) Most go to work waiting for something big to happen.
(c) The Pentagon seems worried, but the White House does not see the urgency.
(d) Senior officials feel prepared and are not worried.

4. What does the U.S. assume as they allow the Iraqi troops to withdraw intact?
(a) The Shi'a will take over the government.
(b) An alliance of Shi'a, Sunnis, and Kurds will form.
(c) They will probably convict Hussein for war crimes.
(d) They will oust Hussein on their own.

5. How does Clarke begin making enemies with his own government?
(a) Getting too close to Reagan and funneling money into his department.
(b) Becoming too close to Israelis.
(c) Admonishing the Reagan administration for their strategies.
(d) Publicly scrutinizing the idea that they are involved with the Middle East.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does CSG send specialized security after their meeting on August 8, 1998?

2. What troubling news does the CIA bring to the 0730 CSG meeting on August 7, 1998?

3. How does Clarke help prepare, but not frighten the public about homeland terrorism?

4. What weapons do the Aum utilize?

5. What is the U.S.'s attack plan to trick Iraq?

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