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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. How does Watson get FBI supervisors to participate in looking for al Qaeda cells?
(a) He promises bonuses when he gets information on al Qaeda.
(b) He gets Gore to speak directly with them.
(c) He threatens their bonuses, promotion and city assignments.
(d) He shows them evidence that cells exist in their cities.

2. What does Cofer Black inform Clarke in early December 1999?
(a) Jordan infiltrated an al Qaeda cell with numerous millenium attack plans.
(b) Times Square is a prime target for an al Qaeda attack.
(c) DOD will no longer be able to finance their attack operations for counter-terrorism.
(d) al Qaeda cells are now known to be in the U.S.

3. What does Ressam's custody lead to?
(a) An ex-cab driver in Boston.
(b) Attack plans on a Radisson Hotel for Millenium New Year.
(c) A sleeper cell in Montreal.
(d) Attack plans on Times Square.

4. Why does Tony Lake deny the Pentagon's plans in fighting al Qaeda?
(a) He prefers the CIA's plans.
(b) It is too upfront and not stealthy enough.
(c) The Pentagon is not willing to put enough men for a successful mission.
(d) Lake is not willing to use action just yet.

5. To get fresh eyes looking for bin Laden, what does the CSG turn to?
(a) Allying with Russia.
(b) American born Afghanistans that are loyal to the U.S.
(c) Predators, (unmanned aircrafts).
(d) Left behind dissidents in Sudan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under the Bush administration, who chairs the NSC Principals meeting?

2. Clarke models his work with Will Wechsler after seeing success against what other crime group?

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

4. Why do some believe it is not a good idea to bomb Afghanistan?

5. What is Iraq's reported plan to deter the U.S. from invading?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the results of al Qaeda's first act of war against the U.S. since their issued fatwa? How does it affect more than just U.S. citizens?

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

3. What are the details in CSG's plan to snatch Usama bin Laden? Why is it vetoed?

4. Who is Jamal al -Fadl, how does he help U.S. intelligence, and why?

5. 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.

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

7. What are some differences between George W. Bush and Clinton? Which stands out the most to Clarke?

8. Describe the political cartoon that reflects Clarke's feelings about the Bush administration. What does this motivate Clarke to do?

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

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

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