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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wilson enjoy the controversy in this country?
(a) It draws attention to Afghanistan.
(b) It draws unwanted attention from Afghanistan.
(c) He is motivated by battle.
(d) It is a war he is very passionate about.

2. In a discussion with the elders of the Afghan tribesmen, what does Wilson recognize?
(a) They want sympathy, not revenge.
(b) They do not want sympathy, only revenge on the Soviets.
(c) They do not want any support.
(d) They do not understand who he is.

3. With President Reagan's reelection, what happens to the political scene in Washington?
(a) It turns to internal projects.
(b) It turns to foreign aid projects.
(c) It turns deadly.
(d) It turns against Wilson.

4. On the return leg of the junket, where do Herring and Wilson stop?
(a) In London.
(b) In Venice.
(c) In Vienna.
(d) In Paris.

5. What does Ghazala give them?
(a) Valuable factory tours.
(b) Many women.
(c) Weapons.
(d) A large suite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do they also discover?

2. What does 1984 bring Wilson?

3. Early in childhood what desire does Avrakotos have?

4. After returning from Pakistan, with whom does Wilson meet?

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

(see the answer key)

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