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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Iran continue to do despite U.S. sanctions on them?
(a) Export oil to the U.K.
(b) Continue arms trade with South Africa.
(c) Fund terrorism against Syria.
(d) Exports oil to the U.S.

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

3. What development adds to the political turmoil in the Middle East?
(a) Hussein attacks Kuwait.
(b) Hussein attacks Iran.
(c) Russia invades Iran.
(d) Iran attacks Israel.

4. What does Clinton make sure the U.N. does after Black Hawk Down?
(a) Have a peacekeeping force collaborate with the U.S. within 2 weeks.
(b) Promote involvement from other countries to help with relief aid trafficking.
(c) Send immediate relief aid.
(d) Be ready with a peacekeeping force in 6 months.

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

6. 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) It's the first major domestic terrorist attack.
(c) The FBI already arrives on scene.
(d) Freeh tells him not to.

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

8. What does Gore believe he does well?
(a) Look mad.
(b) Head meetings.
(c) Scare people into doing their jobs well.
(d) Security plans.

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

10. What occurs after the U.S. leaves Iraq and Kuwait?
(a) The Republican Guards kill all that revolted against Hussein.
(b) The Shi'a takes over the government.
(c) Hussein begins an alliance with bin Laden.
(d) Hussein begins to threaten Israel.

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

12. What does the U.S. buy from Israel?
(a) Anti-missile lasers.
(b) Unmanned aerial vehicles and air-to-ground smart bombs.
(c) Hind-D helicopters.
(d) Stingers.

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

14. What confounds the Counter-terrorism Security Group about the World Trade Center bombing?
(a) The unknown names and unfamiliar terrorist group responsible.
(b) How the terrorist group got into the WTC.
(c) Why the WTC would be a target.
(d) The type of bomb utilized in the attack.

15. Why does Secretary of State Christopher push to bomb an Iraqi facility on a Saturday night?
(a) To minimize casualties.
(b) It'll be the most surprising time.
(c) He knows the Iraqis work weekend hours.
(d) It's the least likely time the U.S. media will notice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Clarke believes the "Caliphate" movement will result in what kind of society?

2. How does the American team look as they head to their cars after meeting with the Saudi King?

3. In 1996, who does the U.S. fear will plan terrorist attacks on Americans?

4. What is the general response as Clarke and his team make an effort for an air defense system in D.C.?

5. As Clarke and other national levels get together, what does the mayor of New York City order?

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