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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Great Distraction, 2003-2005.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did British Gen. David Richards lead U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan?
(a) 2005 to 2006.
(b) 2006 to 2007.
(c) 2007 to 2008.
(d) 2004 to 2005.

2. In 2016, how long had Whitlock spent as a beat reporter covering the Pentagon and the U.S. military for The Washington Post?
(a) 5 years.
(b) About 10 years.
(c) 11 years.
(d) Almost 7 years.

3. When did the U.S. begin bombing Afghanistan?
(a) October 13, 2001.
(b) October 7, 2001.
(c) October 27, 2001.
(d) October 2, 2001.

4. On May 1, how long was Rumsfeld's trip to Kabul?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 4 hours.
(c) 1 days.
(d) 8 hours.

5. When did Germany agree to over see Afghan police training?
(a) Summer 2002.
(b) Spring 2002.
(c) Late 2002.
(d) Early 2002.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, when did Rumsfeld give a speech in Phoenix citing indicators of progress in Afghanistan?

2. Where did Thomas Hutson grow up before he embarked on a Foreign Service career?

3. How long after the invasion of Iraq did Bush take a Navy warplane to an aircraft carrier?

4. In December 2001, where did bin Laden and al-Qaeda fighters take refuge?

5. When did the U.S. military take over most of the responsibility for training the Afghan police?

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