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

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. A. Q. Khan said that he dealt black market nuclear materials to whom?

2. In the wake of 9/11, what became the buzzword to describe the level of confidence that an attack would occur?

3. Who questioned the wisdom of killing Al Qaeda members without judicial process?

4. The Saudi royal family has been linked to money supporting what?

5. Musharraf has presided over Pakistan since when?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

The ex-Israeli prime minister said that the U.S. could not win in Iraq, and that the U.S. must choose the extent of its humiliation. What information, provided in the book, provides support for this statement? What information, provided in the book, does not support this statement? Which side is the stronger argument and why?

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