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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hart feel that bleeding the Russians represents?
(a) Bleeding freedom.
(b) An end to American humane policies.
(c) Victory for America.
(d) Defeat for America.

2. Just before he leaves for language school, why does he tell off the new European chief?
(a) The chief teases him.
(b) The chief reverses the appointment.
(c) The chief is rude to all of the agents.
(d) The chief insults him.

3. Upon completion of high school, to where does Charlie receive an appointment?
(a) Annapolis.
(b) Indianapolis.
(c) Minneapolis.
(d) Washington, D.C.

4. Who continues to balk at Congress forcing money on them?
(a) The CIA headquarters.
(b) The Pakistani leaders.
(c) The Afghan government.
(d) The American people.

5. In 1984, Where does Charlie Wilson travel?
(a) To Pakistan.
(b) To Iran.
(c) To Greece.
(d) To Saudi Arabia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What strategy does Wilson employ?

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

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

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

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