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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As an Assistant Secretary of State, what information does Clarke learn about the Soviet Union's weapons programs?
(a) They were properly destroyed in 1973.
(b) They did not destroy their biological weapons programs in 1973.
(c) They never had a valid biological or chemical weapons program to fear.
(d) They instituted a biological weapons program in 1984.

2. How does al Qaeda indirectly fund terrorism so they are not caught?
(a) They keep all their money in the Caribbean or Switzerland.
(b) They do not use a central banking system.
(c) They use conterfeit money.
(d) Through fabricated charities, museums, mosques, and cultural centers all over the world.

3. Of the listed nations, which does NOT have close relations and influence with the Taliban?
(a) Saudi Arabia.
(b) United Arab Emirates.
(c) Oman.
(d) Pakistan.

4. What does Powell suggest to fight the al Qaeda threat?
(a) Use U.S.-supporting Afghans to infiltrate al Qaeda cells.
(b) Put pressure on Pakistan to ally with the U.S. and against theTaliban and al Qaeda.
(c) Massive attack on Afghanistan training camps.
(d) Ally with Russia and other countries for unsuspected intelligence resources.

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

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

7. What weakness do Rice and Hadley have in their new positions under George W. Bush's administration?
(a) Neither are firm in their decisions.
(b) They last worked in NSC during Cold War.
(c) They often feel the need to check with the President before making a call.
(d) They are both passive agressive people.

8. Near the end of Clinton's administration, what is one of his main focuses?
(a) Domestic security.
(b) Bombing Afghanistan.
(c) Rebuilding Bosnia.
(d) Isreali-Palestinian agreement.

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

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

11. What does the U.S. prepare for because it is a likely agent for a mass civilian attack?
(a) Anthrax attacks.
(b) Smallpox virus attacks.
(c) Hanta virus attacks.
(d) Sarin nerve gas attacks.

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

13. As Clarke handles recent terrorist attacks against the U.S., with many dead and injured, what is headlining the media?
(a) The need for homeland security.
(b) American Idol.
(c) How Republicans hold Congress majority.
(d) Clinton's infidelity scandal.

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

15. What surprises Powell when he observes a meeting between CSG, NSC, State, Defense, CIA, FBI, and military?
(a) How smooth the meeting is run.
(b) How they lack in communication abilities.
(c) How defensive each department is in their role.
(d) All agree that al Qaeda is a threat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the CIA have extra motivation to catch Kansi?

2. What does the Millennium After Action review mostly focus on?

3. What does the FBI notice in the summer of 2001?

4. What does "Critical Infrastructure Protection" refer to?

5. What approval does Clarke ask for from Madeleine Albright?

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