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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. What motivates bin Laden to leave Sudan?

2. Why does Tony Lake deny the Pentagon's plans in fighting al Qaeda?

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

4. No longer part of the Principals Committee, who does CSG now report to?

5. What does bin Laden and Zawahiri do to gain Rahman's release?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the major problems that prevent reasoning with the Taliban?

2. In terms of taking action against terrorism, where does the White House stand? The Pentagon? How is this seen in their decisions?

3. How does Afghanistan fare after the Soviets leave at the end of the 1980's? When does Usama bin Laden return, and why at this particular time?

4. What are the results of al Qaeda's first act of war against the U.S. since their issued fatwa? How does it affect more than just U.S. citizens?

5. According to Clarke, what credit does he give Usama bin Laden?

6. What are some differences between George W. Bush and Clinton? Which stands out the most to Clarke?

7. What is a Pol-Mil Plan? How does it get started?

8. What rejuvenates Intelligence agencies in rethinking al Qaeda? How is this achieved?

9. What is the transition from Clinton's administration to George W. Bush's administration like for Clarke and those working in counter-terrorism? How is this transition received by Clarke and others in counter-terrorism?

10. Describe the political cartoon that reflects Clarke's feelings about the Bush administration. What does this motivate Clarke to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some countries actively or indirectly support terrorism such as Iran, Sudan, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Choose one country and research in detail the political situation of the country. How do the current events of the time breed terrorism? What is happening that influences the government to turn to terrorism over other alternatives?

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

Write a summary of the events that lead to the attack on a Black Hawk in Somalia. How does it reach that point? Is it preventable? How so? What military decisions are made before and after the attack?

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