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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. According to Clarke, what is the global response to the U.S.'s invasion of Iraq after 9/11?

2. Where does O'Neill get Aum's contact information?

3. According to Will Wechsler, where do people think bin Laden gets his finances from?

4. What happens to Clarke's best show-and-tell for his "Theme Day?"

5. Which country supports an assassination attempt on President Mubarak from Egypt?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

6. What are some differences between George W. Bush and Clinton? Which stands out the most to Clarke?

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

8. What are the major problems that prevent reasoning with the Taliban?

9. What is a Pol-Mil Plan? How does it get started?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Further research a terrorist group to learn about its goals, such as al Qaeda or Hezbollah. What does the terrorist group teach its followers? What does it hope to achieve? How does it hope to reach its goals?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the forms of terrorism that concern Clarke throughout Clinton's administration. What makes Clarke concerned about chemical, nuclear, and bioterrorism? What steps does Clarke take to prevent terrorism against a massive population? How does he convince Clinton and the rest of the department of its significance?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one President's term and research acts of terrorism during the four-year term. Explain how the President responds to terrorism during his term. What influences the President's decision? What acts of terrorism test the President more than others?

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