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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. What gets the Pentagon angry at the President's response to the Khobar attack?

2. How does Clarke quell issues with Israel in regards to selling arms to South Africa?

3. What is the U.S.'s attack plan to trick Iraq?

4. According to Clarke, what is one of the mistakes of Reagan's administration?

5. What news does the FAA give that causes silence in the CSG meeting on 9/11?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

5. What is Reagan's reaction to Hezbollah and other attacks? How does this set up a certain way of thinking in the Middle East?

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

7. 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.

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

9. What are the pros/cons of strengthening the relationship with Israel?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some countries actively or indirectly support terrorism such as Iran, Sudan, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Choose one country and research in detail the political situation of the country. How do the current events of the time breed terrorism? What is happening that influences the government to turn to terrorism over other alternatives?

Essay Topic 2

Write a summary of the events that lead to the attack on a Black Hawk in Somalia. How does it reach that point? Is it preventable? How so? What military decisions are made before and after the attack?

Essay Topic 3

"Against All Enemies" is through the eyes of a government official. Write an essay on how 9/11 and other terrorist acts affect non-government civilians. Research primary sources such as newspapers, books, articles. How does the public feel about terrorism against the U.S? Does it matter if it is on foreign or national soil? Does terrorism awareness increase when it hits civilians and not just military personnel?

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