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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who continues to balk at Congress forcing money on them?
(a) The Afghan government.
(b) The American people.
(c) The Pakistani leaders.
(d) The CIA headquarters.

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

5. For what does Wilson continue to push the CIA?
(a) A smaller war effort.
(b) An end to the war.
(c) A secretive war effort.
(d) A bigger war effort.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Avrakotos feel about the purge including the firing of first generation Americans in posts all over the world?

2. In Israel, how does Wilson go against Congressional custom?

3. He graduates from the prestigious school with what?

4. Near the end of 1985, all objections against what cease?

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

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