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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Avrakotos take the job offered to him by the CIA recruiter?
(a) The recruiter promises him a large salary.
(b) He wants to support his country.
(c) The recruiter promises he will be able to travel the world.
(d) He has always wanted to be a CIA agent.

5. Why does Avrakotos believe this about the job in Afghanistan?
(a) Reporters gave no credit to the agency, thus proving they kept it secret enough.
(b) Reporters blamed the U.S. government, includign the agency, for the poorly-handled war.
(c) It is yet to be seen if Afghanistan can take care of itself without U.S. intervention.
(d) The war ended horribly, and the American people did not support it.

6. In the refugee camps, what does Wilson notice?
(a) A virtual lack of women.
(b) A virtual lack of security.
(c) A virtual lack of men.
(d) A virtual lack of food.

7. Back in the United States, Joanne Herring plans what for Zia's first visit to the country?
(a) A parade.
(b) A reception.
(c) A meeting with the President.
(d) A celebration.

8. Where does Avrakotos gain a low-level appointment?
(a) In the Middle Eastern division.
(b) In the Asian division.
(c) In the South American division.
(d) In the Latin America division.

9. Why does Avrakotos not find anything written about the CIA?
(a) He only searches in the public library.
(b) Only CIA agents can write about the CIA, and the agents are not often good writers.
(c) In the early sixties, to write about the American spy is unpatriotic.
(d) It is dangerous to write about the CIA, so most authors avoid the subject.

10. Normally, the agency follows what type of model for their spies?
(a) A secret model.
(b) A British model.
(c) A professional.
(d) An American model.

11. On June 27 of 1980, where does Charlie Wilson arrive?
(a) San Diego.
(b) Las Vegas.
(c) Reno.
(d) Los Angeles.

12. In Israel, how does Wilson go against Congressional custom?
(a) He asks for money from Israel.
(b) He meets with Israeli leaders without permission from the United States.
(c) He promises funding for the new weapon.
(d) He openly supports Israel without permission from Congress.

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

14. Where does Zia invite Wilson?
(a) To a meeting.
(b) To lunch.
(c) To a party.
(d) To dinner.

15. Who does Avrakotos believe he must support publicly?
(a) His superior.
(b) Himself.
(c) Wilson.
(d) The American people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon completion of high school, to where does Charlie receive an appointment?

2. How does Wilson deal with the CIA during the first leg of the trip?

3. When looking back at the war in 1992, does Avrakotos believe the CIA did the right job in Afghanistan?

4. With Long completely on board for Wilson's campaign ideas in Afghanistan, what does Wilson do?

5. Does Avrakotos agree with Wilson's rationale for the money?

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