- 1. To End A War by Richard Holbrooke is a compelling and deeply insightful narrative that offers an inside look at the complex diplomatic efforts behind the Dayton Accords, which effectively brought an end to the brutal conflict in Bosnia during the 1990s. Holbrooke, who served as the U.S. Special Envoy to the Balkans, shares his firsthand experiences and the intricate negotiation processes involved in brokering peace among fractious ethnic groups, highlighting the political tensions, cultural misunderstandings, and the relentless pursuit of diplomacy in a landscape ravaged by war. The book delves into the personalities involved, including the leaders of the warring factions and the challenges they posed to the peace process, showcasing Holbrooke's strategic thinking and unwavering commitment to resolving human suffering. Throughout the narrative, the author reflects not only on the achievements and failures of his diplomatic mission but also on the moral complexities of intervention and the broader implications of U.S. foreign policy in crisis situations. Rich with detail and emotional depth, To End A War serves as both a historical account and a poignant examination of the burdens carried by those who seek to mend what has been fractured by conflict.
What is the primary subject of 'To End A War' by Richard Holbrooke?
A) The Dayton Peace Accords
B) The Vietnam War
C) The Cuban Missile Crisis
D) The Gulf War
- 2. Which conflict did the Dayton Peace Accords aim to resolve?
A) The Bosnian War
B) The Rwandan Civil War
C) The Kosovo War
D) The Chechen War
- 3. In what year were the Dayton Peace Accords signed?
A) 1999
B) 1995
C) 1993
D) 1991
- 4. Where were the peace negotiations held that led to the Dayton Accords?
A) Geneva, Switzerland
B) Dayton, Ohio
C) Paris, France
D) New York, USA
- 5. Who was the President of Serbia during the Dayton negotiations?
A) Franjo Tuđman
B) Alija Izetbegović
C) Slobodan Milošević
D) Radovan Karadžić
- 6. Who was the President of Croatia during the Dayton negotiations?
A) Slobodan Milošević
B) Alija Izetbegović
C) Franjo Tuđman
D) Momir Bulatović
- 7. Who represented the Bosnian Muslims at Dayton?
A) Haris Silajdžić
B) Alija Izetbegović
C) Slobodan Milošević
D) Franjo Tuđman
- 8. Which US President appointed Holbrooke as the chief negotiator?
A) George H.W. Bush
B) Ronald Reagan
C) Bill Clinton
D) George W. Bush
- 9. What was the name of the US airbase where negotiations took place?
A) Nellis Air Force Base
B) Ramstein Air Base
C) Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
D) Andrews Air Force Base
- 10. Which European diplomat worked closely with Holbrooke during the negotiations?
A) Carl Bildt
B) Lord Owen
C) Javier Solana
D) Kofi Annan
- 11. What percentage of Bosnia was allocated to the Muslim-Croat Federation?
A) 60%
B) 49%
C) 40%
D) 51%
- 12. Which controversial Serbian leader was barred from the negotiations?
A) Ratko Mladić
B) Vojislav Šešelj
C) Radovan Karadžić
D) Slobodan Milošević
- 13. How long did the Dayton negotiations last?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 21 days
D) 45 days
- 14. What was the key territorial dispute that nearly derailed the talks?
A) Bihać
B) Sarajevo
C) Brčko
D) Goražde
- 15. Which US general played a key role in the military aspects of the agreement?
A) David Petraeus
B) Colin Powell
C) Wesley Clark
D) Norman Schwarzkopf
- 16. What was the final status of Brčko decided by?
A) Popular referendum
B) UN Security Council
C) International arbitration
D) Military conquest
- 17. What major war crime occurred during the war that influenced negotiations?
A) Srebrenica massacre
B) Markale market massacre
C) Vukovar hospital massacre
D) Ahmići massacre
- 18. What was the name of the Muslim enclave that was besieged during the war?
A) Trebinje
B) Srebrenica
C) Banja Luka
D) Mostar
- 19. Which international organization had failed to stop the war before Dayton?
A) NATO
B) European Union
C) Organization of Islamic Cooperation
D) United Nations
- 20. What was the official name of the peace agreement signed in Paris?
A) Balkan Peace Agreement
B) Dayton Peace Treaty
C) General Framework Agreement for Peace
D) Bosnia Peace Accord
- 21. Which ethnic groups were primary parties to the Bosnian conflict?
A) Greeks, Turks, Bulgarians
B) Bosniaks, Serbs, Croats
C) Albanians, Serbs, Macedonians
D) Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians
- 22. What was the name of the senior American diplomat who died during the negotiations?
A) Richard Clarke
B) Robert Frasure
C) Strobe Talbott
D) Anthony Lake
- 23. What military alliance enforced the peace agreement?
A) European Union
B) Warsaw Pact
C) United Nations
D) NATO
- 24. Which city was under siege during much of the war?
A) Sarajevo
B) Belgrade
C) Skopje
D) Zagreb
- 25. What military action preceded the Dayton negotiations?
A) UN troop deployment
B) Russian intervention
C) Arms embargo
D) NATO bombing campaign
- 26. What was Holbrooke's assessment of the agreement?
A) Complete success
B) Imperfect but necessary
C) Temporary ceasefire
D) Total failure
- 27. What was the name given to the Serbian entity created within Bosnia?
A) Republika Srpska
B) Serbian Republic
C) Krajina
D) Montenegro
- 28. How many entities was Bosnia divided into under the Dayton Agreement?
A) Four
B) Three
C) Two
D) One
- 29. What was the name of the Muslim-Croat federation created before Dayton?
A) Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
B) Central Bosnian Republic
C) Muslim-Croat Alliance
D) Bosnian Union
- 30. What was the main military provision of the agreement?
A) Military alliance
B) Arms embargo lift
C) UN withdrawal
D) IFOR deployment
- 31. Which river's boundary was disputed?
A) Neretva
B) Danube
C) Drina
D) Sava
- 32. Which US Secretary of State oversaw the process?
A) Madeleine Albright
B) Warren Christopher
C) Colin Powell
D) Condoleezza Rice
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