GEI 4 - Unit 3C - Reading

Tony Mendez was a US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative.

• True

• False

The Iran hostage crisis took place in January 1990.

• True

• False

Tony Mendez's mission in Tehran was interpreted loosely in the movie Argo.

• True

• False

Intelligence analysis is used to foresee future potential threats.

• True

• False

The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was a predecessor of the modern CIA.

• True

• False

Covert operations aim to create political turmoil openly.

• True

• False

Operation Wrath of God was directed by the CIA to target the Black September group.

• True

• False

Counterintelligence is aimed at protecting against spying and sabotage.

• True

• False

The Cold War lasted for 54 years between the Western and Eastern Blocs.

• True

• False

Intelligence agencies' functions are crucial only during times of war.

• True

• False