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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "Responses to al-Qaeda's Initial Assaults".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 2000, the U.S. and ________ succeeded in adding an arms embargo against the Taliban.
(a) Russia.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Saudi Arabia.
(d) India.

2. When did a truck bomb explode in the parking garage of the World Trade Center in New York?
(a) 1993.
(b) 1990.
(c) 2000.
(d) 1988.

3. Who joined with the U.S. and launched a joint diplomatic campaign to persuade the Taliban to expel Bin Laden?
(a) England.
(b) India.
(c) The Saudis.
(d) Afghantistan.

4. What is EMPTA?
(a) Pakistani intelligence department.
(b) Emergency Medical and Physical Training Association.
(c) A precursor of VX nerve gas.
(d) The East Embassy building that was bombed.

5. In 1993, what item was proposed to be banned from passenger carry-on baggage but was rejected?
(a) Guns.
(b) Knives.
(c) Tasors.
(d) Mace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does NORAD stand for?

2. Where did American Airlines Flight 11 crash?

3. What is "Gestapo"?

4. Between 1996 and September 11, 2001, Afghanistan became a kind of international headquarters of __________.

5. At the age of 23, Bin Laden was which type of fighter?

(see the answer key)

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