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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most of Wilson's time with the navy involves doing what?
(a) Secretly chasing Soviet submarines.
(b) Marching in parades.
(c) Learning spy tactics.
(d) Learning how to fight.

2. When looking back at the war in 1992, does Avrakotos believe the CIA did the right job in Afghanistan?
(a) Maybe.
(b) No.
(c) He is not sure.
(d) Yes.

3. Of all the rewards of being a Congressman, what does Charlie Wilson enjoy the best?
(a) The research.
(b) The all-expense paid trips.
(c) The spying.
(d) The salary.

4. In a depression, what happens to Wilson?
(a) He sleeps all of the time.
(b) He stops speaking to his friends.
(c) He falls into a nearly constant, drunken stupor.
(d) He stops drinking and partying.

5. At age twenty-seven, Wilson runs for what and wins?
(a) Mayor in his home town.
(b) Governor of Texas.
(c) President of the United States.
(d) State representative in his home state of Texas.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does the CIA construct AID?

4. After three years of the Afghan/Russian war, how many Afghans live as refugees in Pakistan?

5. Does the limo driver from Las Vegas admit to drug use?

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