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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What key point is indicated in the Dayton Accord?
(a) The Serbian army must leave and evacuate Bosnia within a month.
(b) The U.S. and U.K. will no longer finanically help Bosnia if they remain in war.
(c) The muj must leave Bosnia after the war.
(d) The Russians are not allowed to enter Bosnian territory in the future.

2. According to Clarke, what is the global response to the U.S.'s invasion of Iraq after 9/11?
(a) Western support but larger relationship gap from Muslim countries.
(b) Surprise positive response from other Muslim nations.
(c) General support to finally oust Hussein.
(d) Heightened hatred for America among Muslim youth.

3. Who vetoes the snatch against Usama bin Laden in 96-97?
(a) Clarke and Tenet.
(b) Tony Lake.
(c) Clinton and Gore.
(d) Janet Reno.

4. Why do some believe it is not a good idea to bomb Afghanistan?
(a) Afghanistan is willing to work diplomatically with the U.S.
(b) It will cause a war with Afghanistan and Russia all over again.
(c) The U.S. is already known as the Mad Bomber.
(d) Afghanistan is not where al Qaeda works from.

5. Why do some people feel secure about future terrorist attacks?
(a) The CIA and FBI are at their best at the moment.
(b) The U.S. has the biggest, baddest army in the world.
(c) They feel the U.S. is too far away for a big attack to happen.
(d) Nearly all the terrorists are caught or dead.

6. How does Watson get FBI supervisors to participate in looking for al Qaeda cells?
(a) He promises bonuses when he gets information on al Qaeda.
(b) He threatens their bonuses, promotion and city assignments.
(c) He shows them evidence that cells exist in their cities.
(d) He gets Gore to speak directly with them.

7. Which country supports an assassination attempt on President Mubarak from Egypt?
(a) Sudan.
(b) Liberia.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Pakistan.

8. In regards to the chemical/biological weapons front, what does Colin Powell think about them for the First Gulf War?
(a) He thinks it will send an immediate message if they use it on Iraq.
(b) He believes Iraq has them and is willing to use them.
(c) He believes they should send them overseas but use them only as an emergency.
(d) He thinks they are "goofy."

9. How does Clarke help prepare, but not frighten the public about homeland terrorism?
(a) By assuring the government has a handle on defenses.
(b) His ability to use laymen's words and not medical jargon.
(c) By downplaying its possibility in the near future.
(d) Through a series of briefings and speeches such as that on 60 minutes.

10. What approval does Clarke ask for from Madeleine Albright?
(a) To bomb Afgahnistan.
(b) More manpower to find terrorists' funding.
(c) Approval to publicly threaten Taliban and bin Laden.
(d) Run an interagency process to protect U.S. embassies.

11. Clarke models his work with Will Wechsler after seeing success against what other crime group?
(a) The Cali drug cartel.
(b) Hezbollah.
(c) The Medellin drug cartel.
(d) The Chicago mob scene.

12. How does the U.S. plan to pass Pakistan airspace without issues?
(a) The U.S. will use a stealth bomber to avoid radar detection.
(b) Ralston will have dinner with the Pakistani general.
(c) Gore will personally call up the Pakistani general and ask him.
(d) Secretary of State will issue warning to Pakistan just minutes before it occurs.

13. What does Clinton reputedly say, as written in "USA Today" in 2001?
(a) "We prevented many attacks that are unknown. This fight continues into the next presidency."
(b) "I wish Bush great luck... Maybe he'll have a better chance at getting al Qaeda."
(c) "I tried to take bin Laden out... the last four years I was in office."
(d) "I fought terrorism to the best of my ability, but it is up to civilians to educate themselves."

14. What characteristic does Usama bin Laden look for in jihad availability?
(a) Countries where Muslim factions fight with one another.
(b) Small countries that are threatened by superpowers.
(c) Muslim minorities who want to gain independence.
(d) Christian nations.

15. What is Iraq's reported plan to deter the U.S. from invading?
(a) They will use chemical weapons on U.S. ships.
(b) They will bring suicide bombers into the U.S.
(c) They will take hostages from the U.S. Embassy.
(d) They will simulate a nuclear weapons attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Near the end of Clinton's administration, what is one of his main focuses?

2. Why does Tony Lake deny the Pentagon's plans in fighting al Qaeda?

3. Of the listed nations, which does NOT have close relations and influence with the Taliban?

4. Under the Bush administration, who chairs the NSC Principals meeting?

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

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