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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What results in the Soviets' attempt to invade the central Asian region?
(a) They withdraw but impress communist influence in the region.
(b) They are able to keep presence until the fall of U.S.S.R.
(c) They withdraw in 1988.
(d) It creates unlikely alliances in the Middle East/central Asia/ Persian Gulf.

2. Who invites Usama bin Laden into their country?
(a) Bendjedid from Algeria.
(b) President Mohammed Najibullah from Afghanistan.
(c) Hasan al-Turabi from Sudan.
(d) Colonel Muammar Abu Minyar al-Qadhafi from Libya.

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

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. With the Red Army gone, what mentality do some of the soldiers that fight against them have?
(a) They now have the military power to run the government.
(b) They now know a superpower can be destroyed.
(c) They are ready to take down the next superpower.
(d) That other countries will think twice before they invade.

9. What key event does Russia provoke in 1979?
(a) Invasion of Iran.
(b) Invasion of Iraq.
(c) Invasion of Pakistan.
(d) Invasion of Afghanistan.

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

11. How does Clarke quell issues with Israel in regards to selling arms to South Africa?
(a) Offers financial strategies that can replace Israel's business with South Africa.
(b) Threatens sanctions to all countries that sell to South Africa, including Israel.
(c) Discusses apartheid and anti-semitism with Ivry.
(d) Reminds Ivry that Israel needs the U.S. as long as Russia is a superpower.

12. How do the surviving families of TWA 800 respond to Clinton's visit?
(a) They understand he is there politically.
(b) They are angry for answers.
(c) They embrace his empathy.
(d) They shun his lack of genuine concern.

13. What punishment does President George H.W. Bush seek on Libya for the Pan Am attack?
(a) Military action on Libyan government buildings.
(b) U.N. sanctions on Libya.
(c) He pulls relief aid.
(d) Greater military presence in northern Africa.

14. What mistake does the U.S.S. Vincennes make?
(a) Heads in the wrong direction and meets the Iraqi oil tankers.
(b) Does not communicate on the right line and misses instructions.
(c) Sends bombs to the wrong coordinates.
(d) Shoots down an Iranian passenger plane.

15. What does Cheney promise the Saudi King as a liaison of President George H.W. Bush?
(a) U.S. will sell as many arms to Saudi Arabia as it needs.
(b) U.S. forces will leave as soon as the war is over.
(c) U.S. will no longer have an alliance with Israel.
(d) U.S. will send forces whenever the Saudi King asks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Prince Turki ask of Usama bin Laden when he returns to Saudi Arabia from Afghanistan in 1989?

3. What strategic move does Iraq implement once U.S. begins their airstrike?

4. The Russians almost prepare to exercise their strategic nuclear forces due to what concern?

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

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