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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Iran get on their side to overthrow the Khalifas?

2. What strategic move does Iraq implement once U.S. begins their airstrike?

3. With the Red Army gone, what mentality do some of the soldiers that fight against them have?

4. Which country noticeably does not attend the International Summit on Terrorism?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. What is the environment in Somalia in 1993? What is happening that the U.N. and U.S. get involved?

5. Why does Clarke believe the fight against terrorism begins with Reagan's administration?

6. 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?

7. 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?

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

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

10. Give a briefing as Clarke does to Bush when they have a teleconference meeting for the first time after the attacks. What happened the morning of 9/11? What are the "Response Actions?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the forms of terrorism that concern Clarke throughout Clinton's administration. What makes Clarke concerned about chemical, nuclear, and bioterrorism? What steps does Clarke take to prevent terrorism against a massive population? How does he convince Clinton and the rest of the department of its significance?

Essay Topic 2

What actions or lack of actions allow the 9/11 attacks to occur? Can it be prevented, and if so, how?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Clinton and George W. Bush's outlook on terrorism. How do they feel about its threat? What actions do they take? How do they make their decisions on terrorism? What influences their decisions?

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