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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date in September did Cheney tell a TV interviewer that "We know, with absolute certainty that he is using his procurement system to acquire and build a nuclear weapon?"

2. The Taliban had seized power in Afghanistan in what year?

3. What is another name for uranium ore?

4. What was the pentagon's first reaction when there were supply-line and reinforcement issues during the first week of the Iraq war?

5. The book claims that the Bush Administration used what type of intelligence, to link Iraq with Al Qaeda and make the war happen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Throughout the book, there is an increase in the power of the U.S. government. Using examples provided in the book, detail how the U.S. government increased their authority.

Essay Topic 3

Who was Chalabi? What role did he play in the intra-governmental debates in the U.S.? Why is he important to the story of Iraq? Support your answer with examples from the book.

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