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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Watson from the FBI suggest the CSG do in the immediate hours following the 9/11 attacks?
(a) Evacuate all landmark buildings.
(b) Evacuate the White House.
(c) Allow the market and businesses to stay open.
(d) Attack al Qaeda.

2. What is the government's response to the rise in terrorism during Clinton's administration?
(a) The Pentagon seems worried, but the White House does not see the urgency.
(b) Most go to work waiting for something big to happen.
(c) Some are alarmed, but most do not see the urgency.
(d) Senior officials feel prepared and are not worried.

3. What is the CIA's view on Iraq's intentions concerning Kuwait before the Persian Gulf War begins?
(a) Iraq is just intimidating Kuwait.
(b) Iraq is willing to do whatever it takes to get Kuwait's oil fields.
(c) Iraq is working in cahoots with Kuwait.
(d) Iraq is desparate to take Kuwait.

4. Of the three initiatives Clarke presents, which is the most troubling to cabinet members?
(a) The order of the Continuity of Government.
(b) The assignments of the ten programs in Initiative X.
(c) Having a "terrorism czar."
(d) Who is responsible for the Critical Infrstructure Program.

5. What surprises Powell when he observes a meeting between CSG, NSC, State, Defense, CIA, FBI, and military?
(a) All agree that al Qaeda is a threat.
(b) How they lack in communication abilities.
(c) How smooth the meeting is run.
(d) How defensive each department is in their role.

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. How does Clarke learn of an assassination attempt on George H.W. Bush?

3. Why is the Pol-Mil Plan called "Top Secret Delenda?"

4. What influences the U.S to stop their attack on Iraq?

5. Why does the CSG not take extra measures to snatch Khalid Sheik Muhammad?

(see the answer key)

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