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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Avrakotos gives a small ammunition contract to a factory in Pakistan?
(a) Yasouf becomes angry.
(b) Yasouf befriends Avrakotos.
(c) Yasouf does not allow the factory to take the contract.
(d) Yasouf steps aside.

2. Why does Pakistani General Yasouf move to block the plan?
(a) He holds a grudge against US officials.
(b) He holds a grudge against Wilson.
(c) He does not trust the Russians.
(d) He worries about the safety of his people.

3. Who continues to balk at Congress forcing money on them?
(a) The Pakistani leaders.
(b) The American people.
(c) The CIA headquarters.
(d) The Afghan government.

4. Where does Zia invite Wilson?
(a) To a party.
(b) To a meeting.
(c) To dinner.
(d) To lunch.

5. How does Wilson deal with the CIA during the first leg of the trip?
(a) He avoids them.
(b) He taunts them.
(c) He communicates frequently with them.
(d) He helps them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do these feelings of invincibility give Avrakotos?

2. How does Charlie Wilson take the honored greeting he receives in Israel?

3. Upon this first visit, what does Wilson decide that the freedom fighters need?

4. Does Avrakotos agree with Wilson's rationale for the money?

5. What year becomes key in the war against the Soviets in Afghanistan?

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