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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tenet was frustrated by what attention the Clinton Cabinet provided the al Qaeda threat?
(a) "Minimal."
(b) "Too late."
(c) "On-and-off."
(d) "Ignored."

2. The CIA did not favor the use of Stingers because they could be used by terrorists against what?
(a) Civilian airliners.
(b) Civilian freight vehicles.
(c) Civilian ambulances.
(d) Civilian ships.

3. The U.S. was to accept severe social regulations imposed by the Taliban for what reason?
(a) U.S. had no authority on Islamic law imposition.
(b) Regulations were founded on religious Islamic law.
(c) Regulations resulted in peace for most of the country.
(d) Islamic laws were likely to be overthrown.

4. Who became the CIA station chief in Islamabad in July 1986?
(a) Howard Hart.
(b) Milton Bearden.
(c) Frank Anderson.
(d) Duane R. "Dewey" Clarridge.

5. Which nation did not meet multilateral lending requirements for the pipeline at that time?
(a) Tajikistan.
(b) Kazakhstan.
(c) Turkmenistan.
(d) Afghanistan.

Short Answer Questions

1. By early 1999, Tenet was certain that bin Laden would be capable of striking the U.S. at what point?

2. When the foreign oil representatives arrived in Afghanistan, why would Mullah Omar not meet with them?

3. Uzbekistan, which is bordered to the south by Afghanistan, was ruled by which individual in 1999?

4. When did the Soviets attack bin Laden's camp at Jaji which established him as a warrior with Arab jihadists?

5. By what time had bin Laden moved to Peshawar?

(see the answer key)

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