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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. When does Clarke finally allow himself to grieve over the deaths of 9/11?

2. Of those listed, which is NOT an option as a retaliation effort against Iran for the Khobar attack?

3. What does Iraq do that convinces Charlie Allen that Iraq is serious about Kuwait?

4. What problematic turn occurs in 1985 that alarms the U.S.?

5. El Sayyid Nosair's legal bills are paid by whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the conversation between Watson from the FBI and Clarke on a secure line concerning the 9/11 terrorists during the counter-terrorism security group (CSG) meeting? Why does Watson want this conversation on a secure line and not in teleconference with all the other groups?

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

3. 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?"

4. What is President Bush adamant about despite the international law that Rumsfield reminds him of? What is the international law that Rumsfield mentions to Bush?

5. What is different about the terrorists involved with the World Trade Center bombing in 1993 than terrorists from previous attacks?

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

7. Explain the steps and methods the FBI takes to determine the cause of the TWA 800's explosion. What do the FBI and other departments believe the cause is as the investigation progresses?

8. Compare and contrast alliances and enemies from the Reagan administration and George H.W. Bush's administration.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Terrorism involves many departments. Briefly explain the roles of each department that is represented in CSG. What are their roles? How well do they fight terrorism? How do the departments work with one another?

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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