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

2. What threat is part of Executive Order 13099 against those that finance terrorist organizations?

3. How many cruise missiles are launched against al Qaeda camps and target buildings?

4. How is the CIA sure that Iraq has a chemical weapons program?

5. What weakness do Rice and Hadley have in their new positions under George W. Bush's administration?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the timing of a strike against al Qaeda questionable in relation to the President?

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

3. How is Pakistan involved with al Qaeda? How are Pakistan and U.S. relations? As plans are developed to retaliate against al Qaeda, why is Pakistan mentioned and considered?

4. What is the transition from Clinton's administration to George W. Bush's administration like for Clarke and those working in counter-terrorism? How is this transition received by Clarke and others in counter-terrorism?

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

6. 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?

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

8. What are the obstacles in planning a snatch for Abu Hafs al-Muratani, an associate of bin Laden, in Khartoum?

9. 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.

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Reagan and George H.W. Bush's non-military response to Clinton and George W. Bush's military response to terrorism. Which avenue seems to work better? What other influences are there that determines the effectiveness of a response?

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

Explain the birth and growth of al Qaeda. When does al Qaeda first begin? How does it grow? To what extent does it grow? What is al Qaeda's current situation? Are they still viable,weakening, or growing in strength?

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