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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With Zia's permission, Shannon and Wilson do what?

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

3. Through what country are many weapons smuggled into Afghanistan?

4. Who denies to Russian officials that any Afghans are residing in Pakistan?

5. What do these feelings of invincibility give Avrakotos?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wilson do after returning from Pakistan?

2. How does the CIA carefully become involved when the Soviets attack Afghanistan?

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

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

5. What reward of being a Congressman does Charlie Wilson enjoy the most?

6. How does Chapter Thirteen open?

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

8. How does Wilson go against Congressional custom? What is the response to this?

9. How are the charges dropped against Wilson?

10. What does Joanne Herring do back in the United States?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Soviets have been a growing threat.

Part 1) How do you know they have been a growing threat? How has this threat affected Charlie throughout his life?

Part 2) How might Charlie's thoughts about the Soviets affect his ability to understand the Afghan leaders and their motives?

Part 3) How do Charlie and others deal with this threat? Is this fear of the Soviets warranted? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Joanne Herring is compared to Scarlett O'Hara.

Part 1) Why does the author compare her to Scarlett O'Hara? What does this comparison reveal about her character?

Part 2) How does her personality influence the choices she makes? Does she make good choices? Why or why not?

Part 3) What is her role in the conflict between the Soviets and Afghans? How does her relationship with the Pakistani President influence this conflict and those involved?

Essay Topic 3

Avrakotos works for the African division.

Part 1) Why does he begin working for the African division? How does he react to this? Why does he react this way?

Part 2) What is unfair about his change of division? What does this say about his power and influence?

Part 3) Why does Avrakotos' career end the way it does? How doe she feel about this? Why might he feel this way?

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