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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who became the CIA station chief in Islamabad in July 1986?
(a) Howard Hart.
(b) Duane R. "Dewey" Clarridge.
(c) Milton Bearden.
(d) Frank Anderson.

2. When did the Islamic opposition revolt against the established communist Russian government in Herat, Afghanistan?
(a) January 1979.
(b) December 1979.
(c) July 1979.
(d) March 1979.

3. The new National Security Decision Directive in 1985 made it harder to keep CIA involvement secret and there was concern the Soviets would retaliate against what nations?
(a) Afghanistan, U.S.
(b) Saudi Arabia, U.S.
(c) Afghanistan, Pakistan.
(d) Pakistan, U.S.

4. What action did Massoud take when the Soviets planned to attack the Panjshir Valley?
(a) Fled the valley.
(b) Assimilated into neighboring towns.
(c) Ordered it evacuated.
(d) Set up military defenses.

5. In what year did the Taliban form?
(a) 1990.
(b) 1994.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1986.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 12 revealed what about the State Department and CIA in 1991?

2. Since Pakistan was close to having nuclear capability, American aid ended under what law?

3. Gary Schroen, a CIA agent, met with Ahmed Shah Massoud, who was what?

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

5. What was the Taliban trying to clear Afghanistan of?

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