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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After three years of the Afghan/Russian war, how many Afghans live as refugees in Pakistan?
(a) One third.
(b) One fifth.
(c) One half.
(d) One fourth.

3. From where does his family emigrate?
(a) Hungary.
(b) Italy.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Greece.

4. Of the forty-nine other recruits, how many hail from Ivy League schools?
(a) Forty-two.
(b) Thirty-eight.
(c) Twenty-eight.
(d) Fourteen.

5. In a discussion with the elders of the Afghan tribesmen, what does Wilson recognize?
(a) They do not understand who he is.
(b) They want sympathy, not revenge.
(c) They do not want sympathy, only revenge on the Soviets.
(d) They do not want any support.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Soviets gain worldwide negative attention?

2. Just before he leaves for language school, why does he tell off the new European chief?

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

4. Where does Avrakotos gain a low-level appointment?

5. About whom does the author give background information?

(see the answer key)

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