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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While he received money and supplies through the CIA without the Pakistanis knowing it, Massoud had no contact with the CIA during what decade because of the CIA agreement with Pakistan?
(a) 2000s.
(b) 1990s.
(c) 1970s.
(d) 1980s.

2. After he was attacked by the Soviets at Jaji, bin Laden met Aymen al-Zawahiri, preached global jihad, and initiated what sort of campaign?
(a) Commando raids.
(b) Media.
(c) Surface-to-air missiles.
(d) Vehicle bombings.

3. The CIA and ISI planned another offensive to build the strength of Massoud and other rebel leaders that called for them to take Kabul in which winter?
(a) 1987-1988.
(b) 1988-1989.
(c) 1989-1990.
(d) 1990-1991.

4. The CIA-sponsored rebels were facing what type of constant Soviet attacks in 1986?
(a) Tank.
(b) Mortar.
(c) Missile.
(d) Helicopter.

5. When did riots in Islamabad and an attack on the U.S. embassy take place?
(a) 21 September 1979.
(b) 21 October 1979.
(c) 21 December 1979.
(d) 21 November 1979.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what point was the CIA allowed to begin operations in Afghanistan using Zia's intelligence service as an intermediary?

2. By 1996, Massoud's popularity stood where?

3. What group did Massoud join while at Kabul Polytechnic Institute?

4. Who became the CIA station chief in Islamabad in July 1986?

5. What did Massoud's group protect?

(see the answer key)

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