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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Reagan create presence in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Israel?
(a) To strengthen allies with Iran, Afghanistan and Israel.
(b) To protect oil owned by the U.S.
(c) To put Russia off balance.
(d) To protect Iraq.

2. Who does the Soviet Union offer to help, and in what way?
(a) Offer air force support to Iran.
(b) Give armaments to Iran.
(c) Protect Iraq's oil shipments.
(d) Enter the battle and invade Iran with Iraq.

3. According to the Counter-terrorism Security Group, what possible target is a major concern?
(a) The World Exposition in New York.
(b) Olympic Games in Atlanta.
(c) Embassies across the globe.
(d) Political Conventions.

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

5. In addition to closing airways, what does Clarke want to safeguard?
(a) Harbors and borders.
(b) Major highways to and from New York City.
(c) All federal buildings in all states are to close.
(d) Historical landmarks in New York and D.C.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Clarke begin making enemies with his own government?

3. Why is it important to have Arab nations as allies when the U.S. goes to war against Iraq?

4. Which country asks for the U.S.'s help against Saddam a week prior to Clarke's arrival to ask to use their bases?

5. Why is the Iranian Revolution important to the U.S.?

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