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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wilson's call for more support of the conflict in Afghanistan marks what?
(a) The first time a congressman gave money to the CIA.
(b) The first time the CIA gave money to Congress.
(c) The first time the CIA listened to a congressman.
(d) The first time a congressman supports the CIA.

2. How long does Avrakotos remain in hiding within the agency before accepting a job in the Near East division?
(a) For four months.
(b) For seven months.
(c) For six months.
(d) For five months.

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

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

5. What does the agency want, regarding these countries?
(a) To aid them in their wars.
(b) To ignore their conflict.
(c) To demonstrate to them the powers of a democratic society.
(d) To distract the two as long as possible and drain their resources.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the CIA not want between the US and the war in Afghanistan?

2. Why does this man take offense at the leaks?

3. When one tribe seems to get preferential treatment, how does the other tribe respond?

4. Why does Vickers leave Avrakotos and the CIA?

5. Who does Avrakotos believe he must support publicly?

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