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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 decides to take a break and allow Long to do some of the work.
(d) He stops pushing for funds now that Long is on board.

2. Upon this first visit, what does Wilson decide that the freedom fighters need?
(a) Allies.
(b) A way to shoot down the Russian's Hind helicopter.
(c) Monetary support.
(d) More training.

3. What does the author point out about Wilson's term?
(a) It is ending.
(b) It is beginning.
(c) It will be long.
(d) It is going well.

4. What does Vickers point out to Avrakotos about the Soviet Special forces?
(a) The introduction of Soviet Special forces shows desperation.
(b) The introduction of Soviet Special forces reveals them as a threat.
(c) The introduction of Soviet Special forces shows an interest in a war.
(d) The introduction of Soviet Special forces shows power.

5. Who does Avrakotos believe he must support publicly?
(a) Himself.
(b) Wilson.
(c) His superior.
(d) The American people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before leaving, what does Wilson promise?

2. In the refugee camps, what does Wilson notice?

3. How does Wilson deal with the CIA during the first leg of the trip?

4. Why does Cogan drag his feet?

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

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