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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Taliban Comes Back, 2006-2008.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 2006, where did the British move forces into Afghanistan?
(a) Kabul.
(b) Kandahar.
(c) Helmand province.
(d) Uruzgan.

2. When did Marin Strmecki, a trusted civilian adviser deliver a 40-page classified report titled, "Afghanistan at a Crossroads" (98)?
(a) August 24, 2006.
(b) August 17, 2006.
(c) August 2, 2006.
(d) August 29, 2006.

3. When did Fahim Khan die of natural causes?
(a) 2013.
(b) 2014.
(c) 2013.
(d) 2015.

4. On February 27, 2007, how did the suicide bomber arrive at Bagram Air Base?
(a) Mazda MPV.
(b) Honda Accord.
(c) Ford Escort.
(d) Toyota Corolla.

5. When did Ronald Neumann, U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, spend a pleasant summer in Afghanistan?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1967.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 2008 with the addition of 3,000 troops, how large was the U.S. force in Afghanistan?

2. When in 2003 were the Jordanian embassy and United Nations headquarters in Baghdad blown up by insurgents?

3. On May 1, how long was Rumsfeld's trip to Kabul?

4. How many interviews was The Afghanistan Papers based on?

5. When did Germany agree to over see Afghan police training?

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