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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long does Avrakotos remain in hiding within the agency before accepting a job in the Near East division?
(a) For five months.
(b) For six months.
(c) For four months.
(d) For seven months.

3. Why does Wilson ask to meet with someone from the CIA?
(a) To discuss the war in Russia.
(b) To discuss the war in Afghanistan.
(c) To discuss his next trip to Afghanistan.
(d) To discuss their support of Congress.

4. After Wilson wins the congress over for the $40 million, how does the CIA react?
(a) With sarcasm.
(b) With a great deal of interest.
(c) With no enthusiasm.
(d) With enthusiasm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Feeling unsure about Wilson's ability to carry through on his elaborate promises, who does Zia call?

2. Just before he leaves for language school, why does he tell off the new European chief?

3. For what does Herring defend Zia?

4. Who continues to balk at Congress forcing money on them?

5. Why does Avrakotos believe this about the job in Afghanistan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Wilson want to meet with someone from the CIA? Do they agree to meet with him? Why or why not?

2. How does Zia feel about Americans, in the beginning? How does the CIA feel about Afghanistan?

3. What does Charlie Wilson do on June 27, 1980?

4. Describe a desire Avrakotos finds early in childhood.

5. How is a job selling cigarette machines helpful to Avrakotos?

6. How does Chapter Thirteen open?

7. For what does Wilson run? Does he win?

8. Describe Wilson's trip to Pakistan in 1984.

9. What is known about the refugees of the Afghan/Russian war?

10. What does Joanne Herring advise Zia to do? Does he do this?

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