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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hart fear?
(a) He will lose his position in the agency.
(b) He will be unable to control Wilson.
(c) Anything more could anger the Russians to an escalation in both Afghanistan and elsewhere, endangering American troops.
(d) Anything that goes against the policies he has created when dealing with othe countries.

2. In demonstrations of the larger weapons, the machinery proves to be subpar. How does Avrakotos respond?
(a) He buys it anyway.
(b) He refuses to buy any of it.
(c) He is unsure of what to do.
(d) He asks Wilson if he would buy it.

3. What job does Avrakotos have?
(a) Selling cigarette machines.
(b) Selling soda machines.
(c) Selling magazines.
(d) Selling cars.

4. What do Cannistraro and other conservatives continue to do, as the war in Afghanistan gains legitimacy?
(a) Blame the liberals for the war.
(b) Support the war effort.
(c) Make up lies to cover up the tragedies of the war.
(d) Badmouth the efforts in the press.

5. Why does Howard Hart feel especially threatened?
(a) He feels that the US should not conceal its involvement.
(b) He wants to be in charge of all decisions that are made.
(c) He feels that concealing US involvement must remain a top priority.
(d) He feels that Wilson is being too controlling.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 1984, Where does Charlie Wilson travel?

3. How does Wilson achieve his lifestyle?

4. Upon this first visit, what does Wilson decide that the freedom fighters need?

5. How do the soldiers affect Doc Long?

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