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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Islamic opposition revolt against the established communist Russian government in Herat, Afghanistan?
(a) January 1979.
(b) December 1979.
(c) July 1979.
(d) March 1979.

2. 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) 1989-1990.
(b) 1987-1988.
(c) 1988-1989.
(d) 1990-1991.

3. Who was the CIA chief selected when the Bill Clinton administration took office?
(a) John Deutch.
(b) Edmund McWilliams.
(c) James Woolsey.
(d) Robert Gates.

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

5. Many of the reports from Algeria, Egypt, and Tunisia were treated how in Washington?
(a) Probable.
(b) Accepted.
(c) Discounted.
(d) Required more study.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was seen as the biggest threat once the Soviets pulled out of Afghanistan?

2. Hamid Gul was Director-General of the ISI during what period?

3. The CIA-sponsored rebels were facing what type of constant Soviet attacks in 1986?

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

5. Like all students at the time while attending Kabul Polytechnic Institute, what did Massoud have a choice between?

(see the answer key)

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