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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Robert penalized?

2. What word did Robert think had a dark tone?

3. What was Robert and Tom's mission?

4. Where did Robert go after leaving Beirut in Chapter 12?

5. What was Yuri Abramov's rank when Robert met him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was Robert taken when he arrived at Cyprus airport in Chapter 9?

2. Who was Mughniyah according to Chapter 8?

3. What happened to the State Department and the CIA at the end of Chapter 12?

4. What meeting did Jean arrange?

5. What was Robert assigned to for riling up the National Security Adviser?

6. What happened a few hours before the coup?

7. What did Robert ask for during his time in Rabat, Morocco according to Chapter 13?

8. What order did Robert receive after he jumped out of an AN-2 biplane?

9. What did the general know when he went to Damascus in Chapter 17?

10. How did Robert treat Hasan when Hasan came to the CIA office?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the nuclear arms race, and examine the role of the Soviet Union and why the CIA might be concerned about its nuclear program.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss two of the brotherhoods described by Baer, and compare their leadership, beliefs, and methods.

Essay Topic 3

Compare Barzani with Jalal Talabani, and discuss the similarities and differences between the two men.

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