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

2. What is Sandy Berger's advice to Clarke to get varying departments concerned about chemical/biological weapons prevention and response?

3. Who throws a fit about discussion of al Qaeda at a committee meeting with CSG?

4. What does Clarke threaten in a media interview?

5. What does the State Department originally have for anthrax prevention?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Compare and contrast "drug czar" with the new "terrorism czar."

4. 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?

5. How does Afghanistan fare after the Soviets leave at the end of the 1980's? When does Usama bin Laden return, and why at this particular time?

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

7. What are Rice's views of CSG when she works in the NSC for George W. Bush's administration?

8. 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.

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

10. What kind of relationship does bin Laden have with Turabi from Sudan? What projects do they work on together? What is their common goal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What ethical, moral and political principals must be considered when making executive decisions that concern illegal acts such as snatches and assassinations? When is it right? Is it ever right? Provide at least two examples of when a President must consider these dilemmas. What does the President decide and how does he come to his conclusion?

Essay Topic 2

Name the departments that Clarke shows frustration and anger with. Provide examples and reasons why he is unhappy with the departments.

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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