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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Howard Hart feel especially threatened?
(a) He feels that Wilson is being too controlling.
(b) He wants to be in charge of all decisions that are made.
(c) He feels that concealing US involvement must remain a top priority.
(d) He feels that the US should not conceal its involvement.

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

3. To whom does Herring introduce Wilson?
(a) Members of her family.
(b) Her friends.
(c) European spies.
(d) Members of European royalty.

4. Though he fails to gain friendship from Howard Hart, what does Hart admit?
(a) Avrakotos did amazing things to extend their budget by haggling in the black market.
(b) Avrakotos is an intelligent man.
(c) Avrakotos has worked well with Charlie Wilson.
(d) Avrakotos is kind.

5. Where does Zia take Wilson to tour?
(a) The refugee camps.
(b) Several schools.
(c) The president's home.
(d) The frontline.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the CIA agents resent about Wilson?

2. Wilson's call for more support of the conflict in Afghanistan marks what?

3. When looking back at the war in 1992, does Avrakotos believe the CIA did the right job in Afghanistan?

4. With the exit of Simpson, who does Charlie Wilson hire?

5. On the return leg of the junket, where do Herring and Wilson stop?

(see the answer key)

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