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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Zia maintain that Pakistan and Israel must remain enemies to the public?
(a) Due to the fame it gives them.
(b) Due to their close proximity.
(c) Due to their history.
(d) Due to their different and warring religious beliefs.

2. Why does Avrakotos believe this about the job in Afghanistan?
(a) Reporters blamed the U.S. government, includign the agency, for the poorly-handled war.
(b) Reporters gave no credit to the agency, thus proving they kept it secret enough.
(c) It is yet to be seen if Afghanistan can take care of itself without U.S. intervention.
(d) The war ended horribly, and the American people did not support it.

3. What does the author point out about Wilson's term?
(a) It is ending.
(b) It is beginning.
(c) It will be long.
(d) It is going well.

4. Does the generous increase make any visible impact on the seemingly hopeless conflict?
(a) Yes.
(b) Some.
(c) A great deal.
(d) No.

5. After Wilson wins the congress over for the $40 million, how does the CIA react?
(a) With sarcasm.
(b) With a great deal of interest.
(c) With enthusiasm.
(d) With no enthusiasm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gust Avrakotos desire?

2. How does Wilson deal with the CIA during the first leg of the trip?

3. At this time, the tribal leaders agree to what?

4. In a discussion with the elders of the Afghan tribesmen, what does Wilson recognize?

5. In a depression, what happens to Wilson?

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