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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To get fresh eyes looking for bin Laden, what does the CSG turn to?
(a) Allying with Russia.
(b) Predators, (unmanned aircrafts).
(c) Left behind dissidents in Sudan.
(d) American born Afghanistans that are loyal to the U.S.

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

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

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

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

7. Who is the first foreign rescue team to arrive in Africa when a terrorist attack hits U.S. soil?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Saudi Arabia.
(c) Pakistan.
(d) Israel.

8. How does bin Laden's network help Bosnia?
(a) He finances their war.
(b) He allies with them against Russia.
(c) He plans terrorist attacks on President Izetbegovic.
(d) He sends men, arms, and money to fight against the Serbs.

9. Why is the Pol-Mil Plan called "Top Secret Delenda?"
(a) Because that is where bin Laden's cave is located.
(b) Because Delenda is an evil shepherd in the bible who teaches hate.
(c) Because al Qaeda must be destroyed.
(d) Because that is the code name for bin Laden.

10. How is the CIA sure that Iraq has a chemical weapons program?
(a) Hussein threatens Clinton with it.
(b) From a surprise U.N. inspection.
(c) CIA intelligence shows an "agriculture" building as the research center.
(d) Iraq used them on Iran when U.S. was helping Iraq.

11. Why does Tony Lake deny the Pentagon's plans in fighting al Qaeda?
(a) The Pentagon is not willing to put enough men for a successful mission.
(b) Lake is not willing to use action just yet.
(c) It is too upfront and not stealthy enough.
(d) He prefers the CIA's plans.

12. Why does the CSG not take extra measures to snatch Khalid Sheik Muhammad?
(a) Division within CSG takes over the goal of the snatch.
(b) They do not realize he is the mastermind behind WTC until after 9/11.
(c) They believe Muhammad is a bumbling fool and thinks it will be easy.
(d) Qatar's government gives them no choice.

13. What weakness do Rice and Hadley have in their new positions under George W. Bush's administration?
(a) They are both passive agressive people.
(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) Neither are firm in their decisions.

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

15. According to Will Wechsler, where do people think bin Laden gets his finances from?
(a) The Sudanese government.
(b) The Saudi Arabian government.
(c) His father.
(d) Small donations from his followers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Downing, Clarke's CSG replacement, to quit?

2. More than al Qaeda, what other acts of terrorism are on the FBI's minds?

3. What does Clarke work on with Arms Control Director Ron Lehmen to verify "innocent' chemical plants?

4. What is expected to happen on August 20, 1998?

5. As Clarke handles recent terrorist attacks against the U.S., with many dead and injured, what is headlining the media?

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