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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Clarke, what countries must the U.S. be concerned about?
(a) Egypt and Iraq.
(b) Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(c) Yemen and Iran.
(d) Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

2. Clarke believes the "Caliphate" movement will result in what kind of society?
(a) A freer society with greater religious understanding.
(b) A step backward to times before segregation of church and state.
(c) A government run with corruption and by fundamentalists.
(d) A repressive 14th century literalist theocracy.

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

4. What does Clarke especially fight for to prevent terrorist attacks?
(a) Make it illegal to fund terrorist groups.
(b) Publicize all possible suspects on a nationwide emergency network.
(c) Greater collaborative effort from all departments.
(d) Make execution the only possible terrorist punishment.

5. What does the U.S. assume as they allow the Iraqi troops to withdraw intact?
(a) An alliance of Shi'a, Sunnis, and Kurds will form.
(b) They will probably convict Hussein for war crimes.
(c) They will oust Hussein on their own.
(d) The Shi'a will take over the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. After homeland issues are assured in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, what is the Situation Room's next topic?

2. What does Gore believe he does well?

3. What is Clinton's reaction to the terrorist attempt on George H.W. Bush?

4. How many men are involved with the WTC bombing?

5. According to Clarke, what is one factor that stops counter-terrorism policies from passing in Congress?

Short Essay Questions

1. During the 1990s, what is the political situation in Bahrain? How does this affect the U.S.?

2. What are Clarke's feelings about Iraq after the World Trade Center is attacked on September 11, 2001? What does he wish for, and why?

3. What is the environment in Somalia in 1993? What is happening that the U.N. and U.S. get involved?

4. What are the pros/cons of strengthening the relationship with Israel?

5. Why does Clarke believe the fight against terrorism begins with Reagan's administration?

6. What is Reagan's reaction to Hezbollah and other attacks? How does this set up a certain way of thinking in the Middle East?

7. Explain how the U.S. is able to act fast with many of the Arab Nations and allow the U.S. troops to come into their country just previous to the Persian Gulf War.

8. How does Iraq involve Israel into the Persian Gulf War? How is this a smart strategy for Iraq?

9. How does Saddam try to assassinate George H.W. Bush? Describe the subsequent events that allow the U.S. to discover that Iraq is responsible for the attempt.

10. As terrorist attacks occur in New York and D.C., how are high levels in the White House expected to react? How is this difficult in the job? How is this difficult as a person?

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