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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cogan drag his feet?
(a) He hopes to gain Wilson's support.
(b) He hopes to become a Congressman.
(c) He hopes to become a CIA agent.
(d) He hopes the controversial Congressman will not be reelected.

2. With Long completely on board for Wilson's campaign ideas in Afghanistan, what does Wilson do?
(a) He works with Long to make plans for supporting Afghanistan.
(b) He begins pushing through funding that the CIA never requested.
(c) He stops pushing for funds now that Long is on board.
(d) He decides to take a break and allow Long to do some of the work.

3. In 1984, Where does Charlie Wilson travel?
(a) To Pakistan.
(b) To Iran.
(c) To Saudi Arabia.
(d) To Greece.

4. How many tribal leaders from Afghanistan come to meet Wilson?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

5. Where does Avrakotos gain a low-level appointment?
(a) In the Middle Eastern division.
(b) In the South American division.
(c) In the Latin America division.
(d) In the Asian division.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Russian leader Gorbachev accuse Pakistan's President Zia?

2. After three years of the Afghan/Russian war, how many Afghans live as refugees in Pakistan?

3. Why does the CIA visit Wilson?

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

5. What does the enormous budget for Afghanistan gain Avrakotos?

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