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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 completely agree and back him.
(c) They believe he is too involved with conspiracy theories.
(d) They think he is nuts.

3. What does the Continuity of Government implement?
(a) The evacuation of the first five in the line of government to a cave.
(b) Secure back-up of fiber optic cables and wires for communications.
(c) Always having a secure line between the President and Vice President.
(d) The movement of departments to alternate sites.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Pol-Mil Plan called "Top Secret Delenda?"

2. Why does Clarke believe America is less secure even if bin Laden and his high officials are caught?

3. How many cruise missiles are launched against al Qaeda camps and target buildings?

4. What does the FBI notice in the summer of 2001?

5. What does Madeleine Albright compare CIA's risk-averse behavior to?

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