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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the CIA construct AID?
(a) To show the Soviets that the United States is powerful.
(b) So that the United States is seen as an ally to the Afghanis.
(c) So that the United States holds no connection with huge stockpiles of weapons, confiscated during previous wars.
(d) To help support the Afghanis.

2. Wilson feels his fighting spirit revive after what?
(a) Arriving in Pakistan.
(b) Meeting leaders in Egypt.
(c) A visit to an orphanage.
(d) A visit to the hospital.

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

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

5. Feeling unsure about Wilson's ability to carry through on his elaborate promises, who does Zia call?
(a) Vickers.
(b) Herring.
(c) Avrakotos.
(d) Shannon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must Avrakotos quit school?

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

3. How does Wilson hit another car while he he is driving?

4. After telling off the European chief, who does Avrakotos alienate?

5. Why does Avrakotos believe this about the job in Afghanistan?

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