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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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, Pakistan.
(b) Afghanistan, U.S.
(c) Pakistan, U.S.
(d) Saudi Arabia, U.S.

5. While he received money and supplies through the CIA without the Pakistanis knowing it, Massoud had no contact with the CIA during what decade because of the CIA agreement with Pakistan?
(a) 1970s.
(b) 1990s.
(c) 1980s.
(d) 2000s.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the Afghan bureau chief for the ISI from 1983-1987?

2. There were how many direct contacts between a CIA officer and bin Laden in the 1980s?

3. At what point was the CIA allowed to begin operations in Afghanistan using Zia's intelligence service as an intermediary?

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

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

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