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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gary Schroen, a CIA agent, met with Ahmed Shah Massoud, who was what?
(a) Former Afghan defense minister.
(b) Current Afghan defense minister.
(c) Current Afghan president.
(d) Former Afghan president.

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

3. Where did Massoud live from the age of 11?
(a) Riyadh.
(b) Tehran.
(c) Kabul.
(d) Islamabad.

4. How frequently did Casey visit the Saudis and Pakistanis?
(a) Only once.
(b) Several times.
(c) Never.
(d) Many times.

5. What did Massoud's group protect?
(a) Solang Hospital.
(b) Solang Airport.
(c) Solang Valley.
(d) Solang Highway.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Massoud was a top target for the Soviets because his group used and repaired captured weapons and equipment against which nationality?

3. In what year did the Taliban form?

4. What action did Massoud take when the Soviets planned to attack the Panjshir Valley?

5. What group did Massoud join while at Kabul Polytechnic Institute?

(see the answer key)

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