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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Herring defend Zia?
(a) His part in the shooting death of his predecessor, Bhutto.
(b) His part in the the impeachment of his predecessor, Bhutto.
(c) His part in the exile of his predecessor, Bhutto.
(d) His part in the hanging of his predecessor, Bhutto.

2. In 1982, the budget for the CIA's war in Afghanistan is how much?
(a) $10 million.
(b) $1 million.
(c) $20 million.
(d) $30 million.

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

4. In Israel, how does Wilson go against Congressional custom?
(a) He openly supports Israel without permission from Congress.
(b) He promises funding for the new weapon.
(c) He meets with Israeli leaders without permission from the United States.
(d) He asks for money from Israel.

5. The tribes of Pastun and Massoud fight one another. About what do they more or less agree?
(a) To ignore the Soviets.
(b) To fight the Soviets together.
(c) To fight each other.
(d) To take opposite sides in the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Avrakotos feel about the purge including the firing of first generation Americans in posts all over the world?

2. Why does Avrakotos' job in Greece lose some of its appeal?

3. Years later, the author reports, Hart fails to believe what?

4. Where does Zia invite Wilson?

5. How does Charlie Wilson arrive?

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