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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The prevailing opinion was that Baathist insurgents could only be dealt with by using what?

2. Killing the leaders of the insurgency would not work because why?

3. Hussein had used what type of banned weapons in the past?

4. Whom was Rumsfeld compared to during the first weeks of the war?

5. When did the Iranians admit they had produced small quantities of plutonium and uranium?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using specific examples from the book, explain the relationship that the U.S. has had with Saudi Arabia. How has that relationship helped and hurt the U.S. in its fight against terror?

Essay Topic 2

How did Perle have a personal stake in making sure the Iraqi war happened? What does this personal stake mean for the bias in his advice to the President? While the Pentagon found that he did not violate ethical standards, is there a higher ethical standard he should have upheld? What is it? Why is it important? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How does the author show that the Bush Administration did not accept responsibility for their actions and the events that occurred? What do the facts shown in the book say the Bush Administration did? Cite specific examples in support of your answers.

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