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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After homeland issues are assured in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, what is the Situation Room's next topic?
(a) How to get Pakistan's support.
(b) What to do about al Qaeda.
(c) How they can link Saddam to this.
(d) How to invade Iraq.

2. What problematic turn occurs in 1985 that alarms the U.S.?
(a) Russia is now invading Pakistan.
(b) Syria adds help to Iran.
(c) Russia is winning the war against Afghanistan.
(d) Israel and Iran are under terrorist attacks from one another.

3. Why is the Iranian Revolution important to the U.S.?
(a) The new regime is communist.
(b) Ayatollah Khomeini is an ally of the U.S.
(c) The Shah of Iran is an important American ally.
(d) The military coupe caused U.S. military deaths.

4. As Clarke and other national levels get together, what does the mayor of New York City order?
(a) A state emergency.
(b) Evacuation of Manhattan south of Canal St.
(c) Evacuation of New York City.
(d) The National Guard's presence.

5. What is the first thing Clarke does upon hearing the news of the World Trade Center?
(a) Calls O'Neill to see if he is OK.
(b) Runs to the Situation Room at the White House.
(c) Heads to the White House to speak with Cheney and Rice.
(d) Calls Rice to see what she wants to do.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Clarke, what countries must the U.S. be concerned about?

2. Of the following, which military action does NOT occur?

3. With the Red Army gone, what mentality do some of the soldiers that fight against them have?

4. Which countries are involved with the bombings of Marine barracks in Lebanon?

5. What concern does Clarke have outside the U.S.?

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