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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon completion of high school, to where does Charlie receive an appointment?
(a) Minneapolis.
(b) Indianapolis.
(c) Annapolis.
(d) Washington, D.C.

2. When one tribe seems to get preferential treatment, how does the other tribe respond?
(a) It ignores the treatment.
(b) It complains.
(c) It retaliates by refusing to fight.
(d) It fights.

3. Why does Cogan drag his feet?
(a) He hopes to gain Wilson's support.
(b) He hopes to become a CIA agent.
(c) He hopes to become a Congressman.
(d) He hopes the controversial Congressman will not be reelected.

4. 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 sympathy, only revenge on the Soviets.
(c) They do not want any support.
(d) They want sympathy, not revenge.

5. Does Avrakotos agree with Wilson's rationale for the money?
(a) Yes, secretly.
(b) No.
(c) Maybe.
(d) Yes, openly.

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

7. Just before he leaves for language school, why does he tell off the new European chief?
(a) The chief is rude to all of the agents.
(b) The chief teases him.
(c) The chief reverses the appointment.
(d) The chief insults him.

8. How does Wilson feel for the deception?
(a) Remorseful.
(b) Worried.
(c) Angered.
(d) Annoyed.

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

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

11. What does the author point out about Wilson's term?
(a) It is going well.
(b) It is ending.
(c) It is beginning.
(d) It will be long.

12. Why does the CIA construct AID?
(a) So that the United States holds no connection with huge stockpiles of weapons, confiscated during previous wars.
(b) To help support the Afghanis.
(c) So that the United States is seen as an ally to the Afghanis.
(d) To show the Soviets that the United States is powerful.

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

14. While on duty, he operates as a successful officer, but often shows what?
(a) Unconventional habits.
(b) Unusual habits.
(c) Silly habits.
(d) Conventional habits.

15. How does Wilson achieve his lifestyle?
(a) Through bribes and blackmail.
(b) Through gifts given to him by friends and fans.
(c) Through hard work and determination.
(d) Through personal favors owed to him by prominent constituents.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the CIA carefully become involved with Afghanistan?

2. After Wilson wins the congress over for the $40 million, how does the CIA react?

3. How long does Avrakotos remain in hiding within the agency before accepting a job in the Near East division?

4. On the return leg of the junket, where do Herring and Wilson stop?

5. How do Wilson and his friends receive a regal greeting in this country?

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