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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the following, which military action does NOT occur?
(a) An Atlantic fleet heads toward New York.
(b) The National Guard deployed to New York.
(c) The Army deployed to New York City.
(d) Combat Air Patrol coverage over New York and D.C.

2. What is Clarke's goal in the Persian Gulf during Reagan's administration?
(a) Keep Israel happy.
(b) Sit in on peace talks between Iran and Iraq.
(c) Advise military bases on emergency strategies.
(d) Procure bases.

3. According to Clarke, what is one factor that stops counter-terrorism policies from passing in Congress?
(a) The push for budget cuts.
(b) WTC bombing of 1993 was not a large enough wake-up call.
(c) The lack of shared intelligence to the Congress.
(d) Republican-Democratic party animosity.

4. What does the U.S. assume as they allow the Iraqi troops to withdraw intact?
(a) They will oust Hussein on their own.
(b) They will probably convict Hussein for war crimes.
(c) The Shi'a will take over the government.
(d) An alliance of Shi'a, Sunnis, and Kurds will form.

5. What is Clinton's reaction to the terrorist attempt on George H.W. Bush?
(a) He wants to retaliate in action, not sanctions.
(b) He prefers sanctions, but is convinced by his men to take military actions.
(c) He wants a diplomatic meeting with Hussein, but upon refusal uses military action.
(d) He is angered by the fact that George H.W. Bush allowed Hussein to live after the Persian Gulf War.

Short Answer Questions

1. What key event does Russia provoke in 1979?

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

3. During the Iran-Iraq war, what stance does the U.S. take?

4. How does Clarke learn about the World Trade Center bombing in 1993?

5. As Clarke and other national levels get together, what does the mayor of New York City order?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the conversation between Watson from the FBI and Clarke on a secure line concerning the 9/11 terrorists during the counter-terrorism security group (CSG) meeting? Why does Watson want this conversation on a secure line and not in teleconference with all the other groups?

2. What is the Afghan Services Bureau? What does the CIA believe it is?

3. Why does Iraq's attack on Kuwait concern the U.S. and other nations? What are the countries fearful of?

4. What is Clarke's stance on conspiracy theories? How does he come to this conclusion?

5. How does Saddam try to assassinate George H.W. Bush? Describe the subsequent events that allow the U.S. to discover that Iraq is responsible for the attempt.

6. Explain how the U.S. is able to act fast with many of the Arab Nations and allow the U.S. troops to come into their country just previous to the Persian Gulf War.

7. What is Operation Staunch? How does it further influence the Iran-Iraq war?

8. How does Condeleeza Rice handle the situation at the White house following the 9/11 attacks? How might others view her actions? How does Clarke view her actions?

9. Explain the steps and methods the FBI takes to determine the cause of the TWA 800's explosion. What do the FBI and other departments believe the cause is as the investigation progresses?

10. How is bin Laden affiliated with the World Trade Center bombing?

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