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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Soviets invade Afghanistan with their goal to kill the Afghan leader, Hafizullah Amin, and install a new communist regime?
(a) March 1979.
(b) December 1979.
(c) January 1979.
(d) July 1979.

2. What transpired in November 1989 that meant Afghan President Najibullah was no longer part of a world Communist movement?
(a) State Department call for a successor to him.
(b) Tiananmen Square protests.
(c) Soviet decision to pull out of Afghanistan.
(d) Fall of the Berlin Wall.

3. To what did the Saudis view the Soviet invasion as a threat?
(a) Saudi mineral wealth.
(b) Saudi gold wealth.
(c) Saudi oil wealth.
(d) Saudi industrial wealth.

4. The ISI Afghan operations director's plans to cut Soviet supply lines were frustrated when Afghan rebels refused to take part in suicide missions for what reason?
(a) It presented unnecessary risk to civilians.
(b) It was an inhumane method of warfare.
(c) They could not infiltrate Soviet lines.
(d) It was against their religious beliefs.

5. The success of the CIA depended on Hart's ability to work with Akhtar due Rahman in developing what list?
(a) Medical supplies.
(b) Electronics.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Vehicles.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Five, what did CIA director William Casey advise President Ronald Reagan about their Afghanistan campaign?

2. What did Massoud's group protect?

3. According to Chapter 10, where did Jallaladin Haqqanni operate near and test weapons and equipment for the CIA?

4. Prince Turki al-Faisal was chief of Saudi intelligence during what period?

5. Where did Massoud live from the age of 11?

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