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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. Clarke models his work with Will Wechsler after seeing success against what other crime group?
(a) Hezbollah.
(b) The Cali drug cartel.
(c) The Medellin drug cartel.
(d) The Chicago mob scene.

2. What does Clinton reputedly say, as written in "USA Today" in 2001?
(a) "I fought terrorism to the best of my ability, but it is up to civilians to educate themselves."
(b) "We prevented many attacks that are unknown. This fight continues into the next presidency."
(c) "I wish Bush great luck... Maybe he'll have a better chance at getting al Qaeda."
(d) "I tried to take bin Laden out... the last four years I was in office."

3. Who is the first foreign rescue team to arrive in Africa when a terrorist attack hits U.S. soil?
(a) Israel.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Saudi Arabia.
(d) Pakistan.

4. Why does the CSG not take extra measures to snatch Khalid Sheik Muhammad?
(a) They do not realize he is the mastermind behind WTC until after 9/11.
(b) They believe Muhammad is a bumbling fool and thinks it will be easy.
(c) Division within CSG takes over the goal of the snatch.
(d) Qatar's government gives them no choice.

5. What is Iraq's reported plan to deter the U.S. from invading?
(a) They will use chemical weapons on U.S. ships.
(b) They will simulate a nuclear weapons attack.
(c) They will take hostages from the U.S. Embassy.
(d) They will bring suicide bombers into the U.S.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does CSG send specialized security after their meeting on August 8, 1998?

2. What does bin Laden and Zawahiri do to gain Rahman's release?

3. What report does an Arab leader give the consul general?

4. What approval does Clarke ask for from Madeleine Albright?

5. Who does al Qaeda ally with to create a stronger army?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a Pol-Mil Plan? How does it get started?

2. List in detail the concerns Clarke has in protecting the troops during the first Iraq War against "special" weapons.

3. Why is the timing of a strike against al Qaeda questionable in relation to the President?

4. What is the transition from Clinton's administration to George W. Bush's administration like for Clarke and those working in counter-terrorism? How is this transition received by Clarke and others in counter-terrorism?

5. According to Clarke, what credit does he give Usama bin Laden?

6. In detail, describe the Cabinet meeting that gives the departments a wake-up call about how the U.S. lacks a chemical, biological and nuclear weapons response system.

7. In terms of taking action against terrorism, where does the White House stand? The Pentagon? How is this seen in their decisions?

8. Explain Theme Days and how Clarke handles his counter -terrorism Theme Day?

9. What rejuvenates Intelligence agencies in rethinking al Qaeda? How is this achieved?

10. What are the major problems that prevent reasoning with the Taliban?

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