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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. What occurs after the U.S. leaves Iraq and Kuwait?
(a) The Republican Guards kill all that revolted against Hussein.
(b) The Shi'a takes over the government.
(c) Hussein begins to threaten Israel.
(d) Hussein begins an alliance with bin Laden.

2. Of those listed, which is NOT an option as a retaliation effort against Iran for the Khobar attack?
(a) Ally with Saudi Arabia for a small-scale attack.
(b) Convince allies to an economic boycott.
(c) Attack Iranian sponsored terrorist camps in Lebanon.
(d) Employ an intelligence operation.

3. What does Prince Turki ask of Usama bin Laden when he returns to Saudi Arabia from Afghanistan in 1989?
(a) To form an elite special forces for the Saudi Arabian army.
(b) To keep his men intact in case they are needed in the future.
(c) To form a fundamentalist religion-based resistance against Yemen.
(d) To rally the residents of Saudi Arabia against the King.

4. What gets the Pentagon angry at the President's response to the Khobar attack?
(a) Clinton does not want military retaliation.
(b) Clinton wants the FBI to hold investigation information from the Pentagon.
(c) Clinton allows Saudi Arabia to head the investigation.
(d) Clinton agrees to investigation of military laxness.

5. What concerns does the FBI have with the new counter-terrorism policy?
(a) Sharing information with civilians.
(b) The department is no longer autonomous but under the CSG.
(c) Secret Service, CIA, and FBI must meet more often.
(d) FBI investigations are now subject to random investigation by the CSG.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Clarke trust to lead National Security Special Events?

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

4. Among the following, who is NOT present at the Counter-terrorism Security Group meeting immediately after the 9/11 attacks?

5. What problematic turn occurs in 1985 that alarms the U.S.?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the Saudi Arabian government threaten bin Laden? How does Usama bin Laden remain strong despite these threats?

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

4. How does Saudi Arabia handle terrorists in their country? What examples show their efforts in stopping terrorism? How do they handle the Khobar attack?

5. 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.

6. What is the dispute between the FBI and Clarke concerning Air Marshalls?

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

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

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

10. What is Operation Staunch? How does it further influence the Iran-Iraq war?

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