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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.N. Special Commission's (UNSCOM) job?
(a) To oversee the rebuilding of Kuwait.
(b) Require Iraq to destroy chemical, biological, nuclear, missile programs.
(c) To oversee Hussein's punishment.
(d) To keep an alliance of the Arab nations intact.

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

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

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

5. What strategic move does Iraq implement once U.S. begins their airstrike?
(a) Bomb Saudi Arabian oil fields.
(b) Capture high officials of Kuwait as hostages.
(c) Take American and U.K. reporters as hostages.
(d) Launch missiles on Israel.

6. What risky task does Gallucci have at the Agricultural Ministry?
(a) Negotiate with terrorists to bring an American hostage home.
(b) Lead a surprise raid to obtain proof of a nuclear program.
(c) Distract the Republican Guards as others raid a nearby building.
(d) He must convince Hussein to let the U.N. in for inspections.

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

8. Which country helps the U.S. strengthen its military presence in the Middle East?
(a) Kuwait.
(b) Oman.
(c) Saudia Arabia.
(d) Egypt.

9. What must Cheney and his team convince the Saudi King?
(a) To attack Iraq before Iraq attacks Kuwait.
(b) To allow U.S. troops into his country's bases.
(c) To lead the alliance that protects Kuwait.
(d) To ally with Israel.

10. Of the following, which military action does NOT occur?
(a) The National Guard deployed to New York.
(b) The Army deployed to New York City.
(c) Combat Air Patrol coverage over New York and D.C.
(d) An Atlantic fleet heads toward New York.

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

12. What is the first thing Clarke does upon hearing the news of the World Trade Center?
(a) Heads to the White House to speak with Cheney and Rice.
(b) Calls Rice to see what she wants to do.
(c) Runs to the Situation Room at the White House.
(d) Calls O'Neill to see if he is OK.

13. What is the CIA's view on Iraq's intentions concerning Kuwait before the Persian Gulf War begins?
(a) Iraq is just intimidating Kuwait.
(b) Iraq is working in cahoots with Kuwait.
(c) Iraq is desparate to take Kuwait.
(d) Iraq is willing to do whatever it takes to get Kuwait's oil fields.

14. Why does Reagan create presence in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Israel?
(a) To strengthen allies with Iran, Afghanistan and Israel.
(b) To protect Iraq.
(c) To protect oil owned by the U.S.
(d) To put Russia off balance.

15. Where does Clinton get assurance that the U.S. bomb hit its target in Iraq?
(a) A relative of a CNN employee.
(b) A friend who is a reporter for the Associated Press.
(c) A Wall Street Journal reporter in the field.
(d) CIA satellite photos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it important to have Arab nations as allies when the U.S. goes to war against Iraq?

2. What news does the FAA give that causes silence in the CSG meeting on 9/11?

3. Who else wants to convict Omar Abdel Rahman for terrorism?

4. Among the following, who is NOT present at the Counter-terrorism Security Group meeting immediately after the 9/11 attacks?

5. When is the Atlanta bomber of 1996 arrested?

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