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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prince Turki al-Faisal was chief of Saudi intelligence during what period?
(a) 1997-2001.
(b) 1987-2001.
(c) 1994-2001.
(d) 1977-2001.

2. The CIA-sponsored rebels were facing what type of constant Soviet attacks in 1986?
(a) Tank.
(b) Missile.
(c) Mortar.
(d) Helicopter.

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

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 was an inhumane method of warfare.
(b) It presented unnecessary risk to civilians.
(c) They could not infiltrate Soviet lines.
(d) It was against their religious beliefs.

5. It was decided to treat terrorists as criminals with no claims to political legitimacy, and which was selected as the lead agency in 1995?
(a) CIA.
(b) DIA.
(c) FBI.
(d) DIA.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the CIA chief selected when the Bill Clinton administration took office?

2. The CIA and ISI planned another offensive to build the strength of Massoud and other rebel leaders that called for them to take Kabul in which winter?

3. What term did Paul Pillar, a chief analyst at the CIA Counterterrorist Center, use when he described individuals like Yousef?

4. Who was the new Department of State special envoy to the Afghan resistance that served from 1989-1992?

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

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