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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When is the Atlanta bomber of 1996 arrested?
2. What problematic turn occurs in 1985 that alarms the U.S.?
3. What strategic move does Iraq implement once U.S. begins their airstrike?
4. Where is President Bush at the time of the attacks?
5. Who does Clarke trust to lead National Security Special Events?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does the U.S. send Marine forces into Lebanon? What does Reagan tell the administration, and why?
2. 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.
3. What is different about the terrorists involved with the World Trade Center bombing in 1993 than terrorists from previous attacks?
4. Why does Clarke believe the fight against terrorism begins with Reagan's administration?
5. What is the environment in Somalia in 1993? What is happening that the U.N. and U.S. get involved?
6. Compare and contrast alliances and enemies from the Reagan administration and George H.W. Bush's administration.
7. How does Saudi Arabia handle terrorists in their country? What examples show their efforts in stopping terrorism? How do they handle the Khobar attack?
8. As terrorist attacks occur in New York and D.C., how are high levels in the White House expected to react? How is this difficult in the job? How is this difficult as a person?
9. How does Usama bin Laden become involved in the efforts of Afghanistan?
10. Why does the Saudi Arabian government threaten bin Laden? How does Usama bin Laden remain strong despite these threats?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Name the departments that Clarke shows frustration and anger with. Provide examples and reasons why he is unhappy with the departments.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay on the forms of terrorism that concern Clarke throughout Clinton's administration. What makes Clarke concerned about chemical, nuclear, and bioterrorism? What steps does Clarke take to prevent terrorism against a massive population? How does he convince Clinton and the rest of the department of its significance?
Essay Topic 3
Explain the birth and growth of al Qaeda. When does al Qaeda first begin? How does it grow? To what extent does it grow? What is al Qaeda's current situation? Are they still viable,weakening, or growing in strength?
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