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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Wilson celebrate the charges being dropped?
(a) He takes Joanne Herring to an arms show in Paris.
(b) He takes Joanne Herring out to dinner in D.C.
(c) He takes Joanne Herring to an opera in Munich.
(d) He takes Joanne Herring to a resort in Fiji.

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

3. What do the CIA agents resent about Wilson?
(a) He designates a substantial chunk for anti-aircraft artillery, and that they must account for all of it to Wilson.
(b) He designates a substantial chunk for his own purposes, and they must answer to Long.
(c) He designates Long as the advisor to the funds.
(d) He designates a substantial chunk for his own travel and leisure.

4. How do Avrakotos and Wilson meet?
(a) In dark, busy restaurants.
(b) In public meetings.
(c) In secret in Wilson's office.
(d) In secret in Avrakotos' office.

5. What year becomes key in the war against the Soviets in Afghanistan?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1987.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1986.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a depression, what happens to Wilson?

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

3. How does Wilson achieve his lifestyle?

4. Why does Vickers leave Avrakotos and the CIA?

5. Of all the rewards of being a Congressman, what does Charlie Wilson enjoy the best?

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