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Political History: The Iran-Contra Affair

Test your knowledge about the Iran-Contra Affair, a political scandal that occurred during the second term of U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the central issue in the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. The sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages.
  2. The diversion of funds from the sale of arms to Iran to the Contras in Nicaragua.
  3. The involvement of the Reagan administration in the Iran-Contra Affair.
  4. All of the above.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the President of the United States during the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. Ronald Reagan
  2. George H.W. Bush
  3. Jimmy Carter
  4. Gerald Ford
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the National Security Advisor who was involved in the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. Oliver North
  2. John Poindexter
  3. Robert McFarlane
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the congressional committee that investigated the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. The Iran-Contra Committee
  2. The Tower Commission
  3. The House Select Committee on Iran-Contra
  4. The Senate Select Committee on Iran-Contra
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What were the findings of the Tower Commission?

  1. That the Reagan administration had engaged in illegal activities.
  2. That the Reagan administration had not engaged in illegal activities.
  3. That the Reagan administration had engaged in some illegal activities, but not others.
  4. That the Reagan administration had not engaged in any illegal activities, but had made some mistakes.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What were the consequences of the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. The resignation of President Reagan.
  2. The impeachment of President Reagan.
  3. The conviction of several Reagan administration officials.
  4. All of the above.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the law that was passed in response to the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. The Iran-Contra Arms Sales Prohibition Act
  2. The Boland Amendment
  3. The Tower Commission Report
  4. The Iran-Contra Affair Report
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the significance of the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. It led to the resignation of President Reagan.
  2. It led to the impeachment of President Reagan.
  3. It led to the conviction of several Reagan administration officials.
  4. It led to the passage of the Boland Amendment.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the whistleblower who first revealed the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. Oliver North
  2. John Poindexter
  3. Robert McFarlane
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the operation that was used to sell arms to Iran?

  1. Operation Eagle Claw
  2. Operation Desert Storm
  3. Operation Just Cause
  4. Operation Praying Mantis
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the operation that was used to divert funds from the sale of arms to Iran to the Contras in Nicaragua?

  1. Operation Eagle Claw
  2. Operation Desert Storm
  3. Operation Just Cause
  4. Operation Praying Mantis
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the plane that was shot down over Nicaragua during the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. Air Force One
  2. Marine One
  3. Air Force Two
  4. None of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many people were killed in the plane crash?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the American hostage who was released as a result of the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. Terry Anderson
  2. Thomas Sutherland
  3. Benjamin Weir
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the date of the Iran-Contra Affair?

  1. 1985-1987
  2. 1986-1988
  3. 1987-1989
  4. 1988-1990
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