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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. Why does Secretary of State Christopher push to bomb an Iraqi facility on a Saturday night?
(a) It's the least likely time the U.S. media will notice.
(b) He knows the Iraqis work weekend hours.
(c) To minimize casualties.
(d) It'll be the most surprising time.

2. As Clarke and other national levels get together, what does the mayor of New York City order?
(a) Evacuation of New York City.
(b) A state emergency.
(c) The National Guard's presence.
(d) Evacuation of Manhattan south of Canal St.

3. How does Freeh want to handle Sayegh's case?
(a) Detain him illegally to interrogate him.
(b) Banish him to Saudi Arabia so they can handle his case.
(c) Get him to cooperate for a light sentence.
(d) Execute him as an example for other terrorists.

4. What had Clarke admitted to on a "60 Minutes" interview with Bonin just days before the 9/11 attacks?
(a) He wants Bush impeached.
(b) He believes a big attack is inevitable.
(c) He had plans to retire in a month.
(d) He is frustrated with the Bush administration's lack of focus on al Qaeda.

5. During the Iran-Iraq war, what stance does the U.S. take?
(a) Aids Iraq.
(b) Aids Iran.
(c) Attempts peace talks between the two countries.
(d) Instills sanctions on both countries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What concern does Clarke have outside the U.S.?

2. What is Clarke's goal in the Persian Gulf during Reagan's administration?

3. What results in the Soviets' attempt to invade the central Asian region?

4. What does Cheney promise the Saudi King as a liaison of President George H.W. Bush?

5. When Clarke returns to the White House after a short break on 9/12, what does he hear Rumsfeld discussing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Afghan Services Bureau? What does the CIA believe it is?

2. How does Usama bin Laden become involved in the efforts of Afghanistan?

3. What is President Bush adamant about despite the international law that Rumsfield reminds him of? What is the international law that Rumsfield mentions to Bush?

4. What is Clarke's stance on conspiracy theories? How does he come to this conclusion?

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

6. Compare and contrast alliances and enemies from the Reagan administration and George H.W. Bush's administration.

7. Describe Saudi Arabia's situation as Iraq starts to look into Kuwait. What options does the Saudi King have? What factors must he consider in his decisions?

8. How do Congress and the Clinton administration try to weaken Iran?

9. How is bin Laden affiliated with the World Trade Center bombing?

10. How does Condeleeza Rice handle the situation at the White house following the 9/11 attacks? How might others view her actions? How does Clarke view her actions?

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