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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 "The Foundation of the New Terrorism".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Any order to shoot down a passenger aircraft had to come from the President or who?
(a) The U.S. Air Force.
(b) The U.S Army.
(c) The Secretary of Defense.
(d) The Vice President.

2. Approximately what fraction of the hijackers set off the metal detectors or otherwise aroused the suspicion of airport security?
(a) 1/4.
(b) All.
(c) 1/2.
(d) 1/3.

3. When was President Bush informed of the 9/11 attacks?
(a) After United Airlines Flight 93 crashed.
(b) After American Airlines Flight 11 crashed.
(c) Before American Airlines Flight 11 crashed.
(d) After American Airlines Flight 77 crashed.

4. Fatwa is an interpretation of __________ law by a respected Islamic authority.
(a) Christian.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Islamic.

5. What does FAA stand for?
(a) Federal Airlines Administration.
(b) Federal Airlines Association.
(c) Federal Aviation Association.
(d) Federal Aviation Administration.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was nicknamed "Blind Sheikh"?

2. When did Bin Laden first warn of potential attacks against the U.S.?

3. Bin Laden used passages from the ______ to justify his actions.

4. What "base" or "foundation" did Bin Laden establish to preserve his military structure for future jihads?

5. In what country did Bin Laden and Zawahiri published a Fatwa in an Arabic newspaper?

(see the answer key)

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