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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 "Wartime".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was said to have visibly winced when he was informed of the desire of the U.S. to capture Bin Laden alive?
(a) Bin Laden.
(b) Ramzi Yousef.
(c) Mullah Omar.
(d) Ahmed Shah Massoud.

2. In 1999, who imposed economic and travel restrictions on the Taliban?
(a) The U.N.
(b) The U.S.
(c) The FAA.
(d) The FBI.

3. Who was arrested on August 16, 2001, on immigration charges?
(a) Ahmed al Ghamdi.
(b) Zacarious Moussaoui.
(c) Mohamed Atta.
(d) Khalid al Mihdhar.

4. In 1996, who was concerned enough about Bin Laden to set up a unit of about a dozen officers that would monitor him and plan operations against him?
(a) The FAA.
(b) The CIA.
(c) The FBI.
(d) The INS.

5. By July 2001, Bin Laden was especially keen on hitting what U.S building?
(a) The White House.
(b) The Washington Monument.
(c) The Empire State Building.
(d) The Lincoln Memorial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Throughout the period immediately following 9/11, there was strong suspicion that ________ was involved in the plot.

2. The diplomatic effort shifted to Pakistan, whose ________ was a key backer of the Taliban.

3. The first two hijackers flew into the U.S. from what country?

4. Who informed the President that early indications of the 9/11 attacks pointed to al-Qaeda?

5. Who was to blame for the August 7, 1998 East Africa embassy bombings?

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