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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 creative, but disagree with the immediate need.
(b) They think he is nuts.
(c) They believe he is too involved with conspiracy theories.
(d) They completely agree and back him.

2. Why does the CIA have extra motivation to catch Kansi?
(a) Kansi is the ringleader of over five terrorists attacks against the U.S.
(b) They have been after Kansi for over a decade.
(c) Kansi escaped from them durign a previous snatch attempt.
(d) Kansi killed their own men in front of their headquarters.

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

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

5. When TWA 800 explodes, what is the atmosphere in the White House?
(a) Tense for a possible war.
(b) Understanding that domestic terrorism will be on the rise from this point forward.
(c) Happy they have a reason to engage in a war with Iran.
(d) Fear that Clinton will not respond rationally.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tony Lake deny the Pentagon's plans in fighting al Qaeda?

2. What gets the Pentagon angry at the President's response to the Khobar attack?

3. What is the proper term for "snatches?"

4. Which country helps the U.S. strengthen its military presence in the Middle East?

5. How many men are involved with the WTC bombing?

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