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

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite the unprecedented level of intelligence warnings, how many contained specific information as to the timing or the targets of an attack?

2. Which country is the front of much of the ideology and funding of Islamist terrorism?

3. Which organization has made Afghanistan a test of the Alliance's ability to adapt to current security challenges of the future?

4. On June 30, 2001, which country declared its highest level of terror alert?

5. The FBI conducted approximately ________ full field investigations related to Bin Laden in 2001.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who declares, "This is a new type of war"? What is this statement in reference to? What is the significance of this statement?

Essay Topic 2

Describe al-Qaeda. What are the objectives of al-Qaeda? Who funds the group? Who leads the group? What are some of al-Qaeda's strengths and weaknesses? How can the U.S. exploit these weaknesses?

Essay Topic 3

Describe in great detail the major flaws in the emergency response system. How were the first responders ill-prepared for the 9/11 attacks? What changes can be made to help prepare the first responders organize and create a safe rescue for future events?

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