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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Charlie Wilson arrive?
(a) Very quiety and discreetly.
(b) With all the fanfare of a very rich man, though he actually makes only a modest salary.
(c) With a large group of security guards.
(d) With his wife and children.

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

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

4. Normally, the agency follows what type of model for their spies?
(a) A British model.
(b) A professional.
(c) A secret model.
(d) An American model.

5. Who denies to Russian officials that any Afghans are residing in Pakistan?
(a) President Reagan.
(b) President Zia of Pakistan.
(c) Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, Nikolai Tikhonov.
(d) President Babrak Karmal of Afghanistan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author point out about Wilson's term?

2. Where does Zia take Wilson to tour?

3. At age twenty-seven, Wilson runs for what and wins?

4. What does Hart fear?

5. What job does Avrakotos have?

(see the answer key)

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