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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) He knows the Iraqis work weekend hours.
(b) To minimize casualties.
(c) It's the least likely time the U.S. media will notice.
(d) It'll be the most surprising time.

2. The Russians almost prepare to exercise their strategic nuclear forces due to what concern?
(a) U.S.'s preparations for missile attacks.
(b) U.S.'s air patrol towards Alaska.
(c) U.S.'s global alert to DEFCON 3.
(d) U.S's naval movement towards Alaska.

3. After homeland issues are assured in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, what is the Situation Room's next topic?
(a) How to get Pakistan's support.
(b) What to do about al Qaeda.
(c) How to invade Iraq.
(d) How they can link Saddam to this.

4. How does the American team look as they head to their cars after meeting with the Saudi King?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Angered.
(d) Confused.

5. What must Cheney and his team convince the Saudi King?
(a) To ally with Israel.
(b) To allow U.S. troops into his country's bases.
(c) To lead the alliance that protects Kuwait.
(d) To attack Iraq before Iraq attacks Kuwait.

Short Answer Questions

1. What angers Usama bin Laden about Americans in Saudi Arabia?

2. What influences the U.S to stop their attack on Iraq?

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

4. Which country helps the U.S. strengthen its military presence in the Middle East?

5. When is the Atlanta bomber of 1996 arrested?

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

3. For the first time, on 9/11 Clarke is able to think as he walks from the Situation Room (SR) to the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC). What are his thoughts at this time? How might this foreshadow information that may come later in the book?

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. Why does Iraq's attack on Kuwait concern the U.S. and other nations? What are the countries fearful of?

8. 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?

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

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