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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Soviets invade Afghanistan with their goal to kill the Afghan leader, Hafizullah Amin, and install a new communist regime?
(a) July 1979.
(b) January 1979.
(c) March 1979.
(d) December 1979.

2. Schroen said the U.S., which left Afghanistan when the Soviet Union dissolved, would return for what reason?
(a) Terrorism.
(b) Religious conflict.
(c) Civil war.
(d) Political unrest.

3. What did Massoud's group protect?
(a) Solang Valley.
(b) Solang Airport.
(c) Solang Highway.
(d) Solang Hospital.

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

5. What action did Massoud take when the Soviets planned to attack the Panjshir Valley?
(a) Ordered it evacuated.
(b) Assimilated into neighboring towns.
(c) Fled the valley.
(d) Set up military defenses.

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. Massoud was a top target for the Soviets because his group used and repaired captured weapons and equipment against which nationality?

3. The success of the CIA depended on Hart's ability to work with Akhtar due Rahman in developing what list?

4. Where did Massoud live from the age of 11?

5. When did riots in Islamabad and an attack on the U.S. embassy take place?

(see the answer key)

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