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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the U.S.'s attack plan to trick Iraq?
(a) Delay their attack until Iraq's guard is down.
(b) Man bases all around Kuwait to cause confusion.
(c) Attack early on before full forces are in the region.
(d) Attack from the rear instead of the front.

2. The increase in counter-terrorism budget helped do what?
(a) Strengthen the Secret Service staff.
(b) Increase airport security.
(c) Allow better intelligence capabilities.
(d) Strengthen the Air Marshalls Program.

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

4. How does the American team look as they head to their cars after meeting with the Saudi King?
(a) Angered.
(b) Confused.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Disappointed.

5. According to the Counter-terrorism Security Group, what possible target is a major concern?
(a) Political Conventions.
(b) Olympic Games in Atlanta.
(c) Embassies across the globe.
(d) The World Exposition in New York.

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

7. According to Clarke, what countries must the U.S. be concerned about?
(a) Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(b) Yemen and Iran.
(c) Egypt and Iraq.
(d) Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

8. What is the FBI' s role in the World Trade Center bombing?
(a) They are secondary under Clarke's command.
(b) They are to determine WTC's security weaknesses.
(c) They are to implement greater security measures at WTC.
(d) They are to find the culprits.

9. What is Clarke's goal in the Persian Gulf during Reagan's administration?
(a) Procure bases.
(b) Sit in on peace talks between Iran and Iraq.
(c) Keep Israel happy.
(d) Advise military bases on emergency strategies.

10. Who else wants to convict Omar Abdel Rahman for terrorism?
(a) Lebanon.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Saudi Arabia.

11. What concerns does the FBI have with the new counter-terrorism policy?
(a) Secret Service, CIA, and FBI must meet more often.
(b) FBI investigations are now subject to random investigation by the CSG.
(c) Sharing information with civilians.
(d) The department is no longer autonomous but under the CSG.

12. Why doesn't the federal government want to take over airport security?
(a) Budget costs.
(b) They do not want to implement an entire new department.
(c) It takes away from private airline employment opportunities.
(d) Lobbyists from private airport security firms and airlines.

13. The Russians almost prepare to exercise their strategic nuclear forces due to what concern?
(a) U.S.'s global alert to DEFCON 3.
(b) U.S.'s air patrol towards Alaska.
(c) U.S.'s preparations for missile attacks.
(d) U.S's naval movement towards Alaska.

14. Of those listed, which is NOT an option as a retaliation effort against Iran for the Khobar attack?
(a) Employ an intelligence operation.
(b) Convince allies to an economic boycott.
(c) Attack Iranian sponsored terrorist camps in Lebanon.
(d) Ally with Saudi Arabia for a small-scale attack.

15. When Clarke returns to the White House after a short break on 9/12, what does he hear Rumsfeld discussing?
(a) Ways to attack Afghanistan.
(b) War with Iraq.
(c) Precautions before entering a war.
(d) How to get Pakistan's support.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Watson from the FBI suggest the CSG do in the immediate hours following the 9/11 attacks?

2. What concern does Clarke have outside the U.S.?

3. What confounds the Counter-terrorism Security Group about the World Trade Center bombing?

4. Which countries are involved with the bombings of Marine barracks in Lebanon?

5. What results in the Soviets' attempt to invade the central Asian region?

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