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

2. When a recruiter from IBM presents a lucrative offer, why does Avrakotos refuse it?
(a) He is uncomfortable working with computers.
(b) He wants to be a CIA agent.
(c) He has a problem with their stuffy dress code.
(d) He is too busy working already.

3. How do Wilson and Herring feel in their campaign to win the eccentric Doc Long to their cause?
(a) Worried.
(b) Unsure.
(c) Victorious.
(d) Downtrodden.

4. What strategy does Wilson employ?
(a) One of honesty.
(b) One of dishonesty.
(c) One of silence.
(d) One of secrecy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Zia invite Wilson?

2. Why does Avrakotos' job in Greece lose some of its appeal?

3. Before returning to America, who does Wilson stop to visit?

4. At this time, the tribal leaders agree to what?

5. At age twenty-seven, Wilson runs for what and wins?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place in Pakistan?

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

3. Who does Wilson meet during the party? Describe this meeting.

4. How does Chapter Thirteen open?

5. What strategy does Wilson employ when running for office?

6. How are the charges dropped against Wilson?

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

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

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

10. Describe a desire Avrakotos finds early in childhood.

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