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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. The Principals agree to examine what policy?

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

3. When George W. Bush becomes President, what is the early focus in 2001?

4. Of the following, which is NOT a lesson learned in Charlie Allen's assembly of intelligence agencies?

5. Near the end of Clinton's administration, what is one of his main focuses?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Sam Nunn, Dick Lugan and Pete Dominic have in common? How do they help Clarke's goals with counter-terrorism?

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

4. 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?

5. 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?

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

7. How is Clarke able to get funds for embassy hardening? What stops him and who helps him?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Outline Clarke's role in the government from his first term with Reagan to his last term with George W. Bush. What changes does Clarke go through in his career?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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