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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What results in the Soviets' attempt to invade the central Asian region?
(a) It creates unlikely alliances in the Middle East/central Asia/ Persian Gulf.
(b) They are able to keep presence until the fall of U.S.S.R.
(c) They withdraw but impress communist influence in the region.
(d) They withdraw in 1988.

2. How does the U.S. affect the Iran-Iraq war?
(a) Secretly gives arms to Iran.
(b) Helps stop the war with peace talks.
(c) Gives intelligence to Iraq.
(d) The sanctions by the U.S. on both countries affects Iran more.

3. What is the U.S.'s attack plan to trick Iraq?
(a) Man bases all around Kuwait to cause confusion.
(b) Attack early on before full forces are in the region.
(c) Delay their attack until Iraq's guard is down.
(d) Attack from the rear instead of the front.

4. How does Clarke begin making enemies with his own government?
(a) Publicly scrutinizing the idea that they are involved with the Middle East.
(b) Admonishing the Reagan administration for their strategies.
(c) Becoming too close to Israelis.
(d) Getting too close to Reagan and funneling money into his department.

5. Which countries are involved with the bombings of Marine barracks in Lebanon?
(a) Syria and Iran.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Iran and Iraq.
(d) Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. After homeland issues are assured in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, what is the Situation Room's next topic?

2. What does Prince Turki ask of Usama bin Laden when he returns to Saudi Arabia from Afghanistan in 1989?

3. Who does the Soviet Union offer to help, and in what way?

4. What does the U.S. assume as they allow the Iraqi troops to withdraw intact?

5. What risky task does Gallucci have at the Agricultural Ministry?

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