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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After three years of the Afghan/Russian war, how many Afghans live as refugees in Pakistan?
(a) One third.
(b) One fifth.
(c) One fourth.
(d) One half.

3. 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) The war ended horribly, and the American people did not support it.
(c) It is yet to be seen if Afghanistan can take care of itself without U.S. intervention.
(d) Reporters gave no credit to the agency, thus proving they kept it secret enough.

4. In the beginning of 1986, who takes over in Afghanistan?
(a) Mohammed Nadir Shah.
(b) Habibullah Kalakani.
(c) Milt Bearden.
(d) Mohammed Zahir Shah.

5. What does the enormous budget for Afghanistan gain Avrakotos?
(a) Much power and respect in the CIA.
(b) Many enemies.
(c) More work and less pay.
(d) More stress and an ulcer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1984, Where does Charlie Wilson travel?

2. What strategy does Wilson employ?

3. With President Reagan's reelection, what happens to the political scene in Washington?

4. Wilson shows interest in Vickers' plan, but on what does he still insist?

5. What does Gust Avrakotos desire?

(see the answer key)

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