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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Obama's Overreach, 2009-2010.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, when did Rumsfeld give a speech in Phoenix citing indicators of progress in Afghanistan?
(a) July 2004.
(b) August 2004.
(c) September 2004.
(d) June 2004.

2. During the summer of 2006, how many times a week did Bickford and his unit clash with insurgents?
(a) 4 or 5.
(b) 3 or 4.
(c) 7.
(d) 6.

3. In 2006, where did the British move forces into Afghanistan?
(a) Kabul.
(b) Uruzgan.
(c) Kandahar.
(d) Helmand province.

4. In 2006, how long did Retired Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey believe it would take the Afghan security forces to be able to operate without U.S. help?
(a) 17 years.
(b) 14 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 8 years.

5. On February 27, 2007, how did the suicide bomber arrive at Bagram Air Base?
(a) Mazda MPV.
(b) Honda Accord.
(c) Ford Escort.
(d) Toyota Corolla.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 2008 with the addition of 3,000 troops, how large was the U.S. force in Afghanistan?

2. When did the American embassy in Kabul close?

3. Where did Karzai further his education after high school?

4. When did the Soviet invade Afghanistan?

5. By 2009, how long had Gates been defense secretary?

(see the answer key)

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