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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 "Foresight and Hindsight".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The outcome of the November 7, 2000, presidential election was not decided for how many days?
(a) 37.
(b) 29.
(c) 31.
(d) 60.

3. What does NEADS stand for?
(a) North Equator Air Defense Sector.
(b) Northeast Air Defense Squad.
(c) Northeast Air Defense Sector.
(d) New England Air Defense Sector.

4. What does FAA stand for?
(a) Federal Airlines Administration.
(b) Federal Aviation Administration.
(c) Federal Aviation Association.
(d) Federal Airlines Association.

5. After WWII, what was the chief agency involved in setting foreign policy and advising the President on foreign policy?
(a) The State Department.
(b) The Vice President.
(c) The Justice Department.
(d) The Defense Department.

Short Answer Questions

1. By 1997, the CIA's Bin Laden unit knew that al-Qaeda was planning attacks against __________ interests and was actively seeking nuclear materials.

2. Where did the majority of the hijackers sit in the airplane?

3. As of 2001, how long had Iraq been an enemy of the U.S?

4. Who maintained that al-Qaeda represented "point of the spear of radical Islam"?

5. What is the name of the meeting of a small group of top advisers lead by President Bush?

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