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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most embassy personnel in Islamabad awaited military dictator Mohammed Zia-ul-Haq's help, but he was doing what?
(a) Hospitalized.
(b) Flying to the United Nations.
(c) Flower gardening.
(d) Bike riding.

2. The success of the CIA depended on Hart's ability to work with Akhtar due Rahman in developing what list?
(a) Vehicles.
(b) Medical supplies.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Electronics.

3. Where did Massoud live from the age of 11?
(a) Tehran.
(b) Riyadh.
(c) Islamabad.
(d) Kabul.

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

5. When was the CIA's Counterterrorist Center formed?
(a) 1 August 1988.
(b) 1 February 1986.
(c) 1 February 1990.
(d) 1 August 1991.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did CIA agent Howard Hart become the station chief in Islamabad?

2. 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?

3. The ISI Afghan operations director's plans to cut Soviet supply lines were frustrated when Afghan rebels refused to take part in suicide missions for what reason?

4. In Chapter Five, what did CIA director William Casey advise President Ronald Reagan about their Afghanistan campaign?

5. How frequently did Casey visit the Saudis and Pakistanis?

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