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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 the Counter-terrorism Security Group, what possible target is a major concern?
(a) Embassies across the globe.
(b) Political Conventions.
(c) Olympic Games in Atlanta.
(d) The World Exposition in New York.

2. What is Clinton's reaction to the terrorist attempt on George H.W. Bush?
(a) He wants a diplomatic meeting with Hussein, but upon refusal uses military action.
(b) He wants to retaliate in action, not sanctions.
(c) He is angered by the fact that George H.W. Bush allowed Hussein to live after the Persian Gulf War.
(d) He prefers sanctions, but is convinced by his men to take military actions.

3. Which country asks for the U.S.'s help against Saddam a week prior to Clarke's arrival to ask to use their bases?
(a) Yemen.
(b) United Arab Emirates.
(c) Qatar.
(d) Oman.

4. What does Cheney promise the Saudi King as a liaison of President George H.W. Bush?
(a) U.S. will sell as many arms to Saudi Arabia as it needs.
(b) U.S. will no longer have an alliance with Israel.
(c) U.S. will send forces whenever the Saudi King asks.
(d) U.S. forces will leave as soon as the war is over.

5. In addition to closing airways, what does Clarke want to safeguard?
(a) Harbors and borders.
(b) Major highways to and from New York City.
(c) All federal buildings in all states are to close.
(d) Historical landmarks in New York and D.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. Clarke believes the "Caliphate" movement will result in what kind of society?

2. Where is President Bush at the time of the attacks?

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

4. Why is it important to have Arab nations as allies when the U.S. goes to war against Iraq?

5. Why does Mike Fenzel have difficulty hearing the crisis conference in the Situation Room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is different about the terrorists involved with the World Trade Center bombing in 1993 than terrorists from previous attacks?

2. Why does the U.S. send Marine forces into Lebanon? What does Reagan tell the administration, and why?

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

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

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

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

7. What is the conversation between Watson from the FBI and Clarke on a secure line concerning the 9/11 terrorists during the counter-terrorism security group (CSG) meeting? Why does Watson want this conversation on a secure line and not in teleconference with all the other groups?

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

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

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

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