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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who of the tribal leaders will later voice support for Saddam Hussein during the first gulf war?
(a) Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
(b) Wasim Sajjad.
(c) Nurul Amin.
(d) Gulbuddin.

2. With the exit of Simpson, who does Charlie Wilson hire?
(a) Joanne Herring.
(b) Charles Schnabel.
(c) Gust Avrakotos.
(d) Mike Vickers.

3. At this time, the tribal leaders agree to what?
(a) Accept weapons from Israel and begin a friendship.
(b) Sign a peace treaty with Israel.
(c) Accept weapons from Israel, as long as they remain anonymous.
(d) Appear to be friends with Israel.

4. Why does Zia lie?
(a) Islam allows lying, especially to advance a jihad.
(b) He is not an honest man.
(c) He will do anything to get what he wants.
(d) Lying is relative.

5. In a discussion with the elders of the Afghan tribesmen, what does Wilson recognize?
(a) They want sympathy, not revenge.
(b) They do not understand who he is.
(c) They do not want sympathy, only revenge on the Soviets.
(d) They do not want any support.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Howard Hart feel especially threatened?

2. What do the CIA agents resent about Wilson?

3. What does Avrakotos say makes him feel invincible and chosen?

4. With Long completely on board for Wilson's campaign ideas in Afghanistan, what does Wilson do?

5. Why does Cogan drag his feet?

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