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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After weapons negotiation, Wilson, Shannon, and several Israelis board a secretive flight for where?
(a) Sudan.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Lebanon.
(d) Saudi Arabia.

2. When does the CIA carefully become involved with Afghanistan?
(a) When the Afghanis attack Iraq.
(b) When the Iraqis attack Affghanistan.
(c) When the Afghanis attack the Soviet Union.
(d) When the Soviets attack Afghanistan.

3. How does Wilson achieve his lifestyle?
(a) Through gifts given to him by friends and fans.
(b) Through hard work and determination.
(c) Through bribes and blackmail.
(d) Through personal favors owed to him by prominent constituents.

4. Years later, the author reports, Hart fails to believe what?
(a) The true involvement of Pakistan.
(b) The true involvement of Egypt.
(c) The true involvement of Wilson.
(d) The true involvement of Israel.

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 want sympathy, only revenge on the Soviets.
(c) They do not want any support.
(d) They do not understand who he is.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gust Avrakotos desire?

3. Why does Avrakotos take the job offered to him by the CIA recruiter?

4. Of the forty-nine other recruits, how many hail from Ivy League schools?

5. Does Agent Cogan give useful information to Wilson?

(see the answer key)

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