Charlie Wilson's War Test | Final Test - Easy

George Crile III
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 133 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Charlie Wilson's War Test | Final Test - Easy

George Crile III
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Vickers fearful to suggest radical changes?
(a) He holds too low of a rank.
(b) He is not well-liked by Avrakotos.
(c) He is not sure of his suggestions.
(d) He is afraid to upset Avrakotos.

2. Concerning the end of the war, who does Wilson feel a need to honor and thank?
(a) The Afghan leader.
(b) The mujahideen.
(c) The Pakistani leaders.
(d) The Russians.

3. With President Reagan's reelection, what happens to the political scene in Washington?
(a) It turns to internal projects.
(b) It turns to foreign aid projects.
(c) It turns deadly.
(d) It turns against Wilson.

4. Does Avrokotos response faze Wilson?
(a) A little.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) At first.

5. What does Ghazala give them?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Valuable factory tours.
(c) A large suite.
(d) Many women.

6. How does Avrakotos receive the ideas?
(a) With dismay.
(b) With excitement.
(c) With fear.
(d) With annoyance.

7. Why does Pakistani General Yasouf move to block the plan?
(a) He worries about the safety of his people.
(b) He holds a grudge against Wilson.
(c) He does not trust the Russians.
(d) He holds a grudge against US officials.

8. What serves to boost morale?
(a) A report that the Americans had pulled out of Afghanistan.
(b) A report of one Afghan fighter shooting down three Russian helicopters.
(c) A report that the Russians had moved out of Afghanistan.
(d) A report that the war in Afghanistan was waning.

9. What do Charlie Wilson and Gust Avrakotos quickly work out?
(a) A way to compromise with each other.
(b) An agreement for working with each other.
(c) A trip to Pakistan.
(d) A way to play the system in both Congress and the CIA.

10. Why does the CIA express deep gratitude for Wilson?
(a) For all his work with the agency.
(b) He has always supported the agency.
(c) He quickly aided them in ending the scandal.
(d) He has been friends with Avrakotos.

11. In that time, what does Wilson begin pursuing?
(a) A promotion.
(b) New weapons for Afghanistan.
(c) Improving his public image.
(d) Another woman.

12. What year becomes key in the war against the Soviets in Afghanistan?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1987.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1986.

13. Wilson shows interest in Vickers' plan, but on what does he still insist?
(a) The need for a weapon to shoot down the Hind helicopters.
(b) HIring someone with more prestige.
(c) A plan for ridding the Afghans of the Soviet forces.
(d) Being in charge of the entire operation.

14. At his new post, what does Avrakotos begin doing?
(a) Listening to his superiors.
(b) Showing more respect for fair play.
(c) Following the rules of the CIA.
(d) Striking hard deals on the black market.

15. What would these flights also transport to the United States?
(a) World leaders.
(b) Weapons from the Middle East.
(c) Wounded mujahideen.
(d) The leaders of Afghanistan and the Soviet Union.

Short Answer Questions

1. In staffing his team for this volatile part of the earth, Avrakotos insists on keeping his team ________.

2. Near the end of 1985, all objections against what cease?

3. What is significant about the honor Avrakotos gets from the agency's African-American employees?

4. Where does Wilson believe Gust Avrakotosto be stationed?

5. What do Cannistraro and other conservatives continue to do, as the war in Afghanistan gains legitimacy?

(see the answer keys)

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