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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lawyers warn Bush not to talk about ___________, lest this prejudice war crimes trials.

2. Who is the logical choice for presenting the case to the United Nations?

3. The __________ seize a key oil platform in the south and the Australians move into the west.

4. 25,000 top ___________ officials need to be removed as a part of post-Saddam regime planning.

5. Bush and Cheney meet with leading ___________ expatriates and tells them that Saddam has a heart of stone.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the National Security Council discuss in relation to Blix's inspections?

2. What does Bush tell Rice when she visits him in Crawford after Christmas with her aunt?

3. What does Bush slip and say after making his standard disclaimer about the idea of war when meeting with the Italian PM?

4. What is the MODEPS that Franks sends to Rumsfeld on November 26?

5. What does Prince Bandar bin Sultan exercise in relation to the White House, as he has since senior Bush?

6. Who is the logical choice for presenting the case for war to the United Nations?

7. What does Rice say she cannot predict when it comes to war with Iraq?

8. What is the information Tim receives about Dora Farm that suggests a family gathering?

9. What has Hadley been working on since November of 2002 for the country of Iraq?

10. What is the offer that Rice politely declines when in Washington on March 17?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the biggest anti-war protest since Vietnam, Bush was not in the area to witness it and said that visiting the troops was more important.

Part 1: Why do you think that Bush avoided the anti-war protest?

Part 2: Do you think that protest had any impact on the outcome of the events of the war? Why or why not?

Part 3: In general, do you think protests are effective in changing the minds of others? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The catalyst for many of the issues with Iraq seems to be the events of 9/11, even though the links between Iraq and the attacks are unclear.

Part 1: Why do you think 9/11 became such a catalyst for the ongoing war in Iraq?

Part 2: Do you think the war in Iraq would have happened had 9/11 not taken place? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think 9/11 and Iraq were linked together during this time period? Why was it simple to link the two?

Essay Topic 3

The situation of war is never a good one - no matter what you might be fighting for and who you might be fighting to protect.

Part 1: Why do you think wars continue on in the modern world?

Part 2: Do you think mediation can be an effective way to avoid wars? Why or why not?

Part 3: Is war sometimes the only answer? Why or why not?

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