- 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 Cuban Missile Crisis
B) The Dayton Peace Accords
C) The Vietnam War
D) The Gulf War
- 2. Which conflict did the Dayton Peace Accords aim to resolve?
A) The Rwandan Civil War
B) The Kosovo War
C) The Chechen War
D) The Bosnian War
- 3. In what year were the Dayton Peace Accords signed?
A) 1995
B) 1999
C) 1993
D) 1991
- 4. Where were the peace negotiations held that led to the Dayton Accords?
A) New York, USA
B) Geneva, Switzerland
C) Dayton, Ohio
D) Paris, France
- 5. Who was the President of Serbia during the Dayton negotiations?
A) Radovan Karadžić
B) Alija Izetbegović
C) Franjo Tuđman
D) Slobodan Milošević
- 6. Who was the President of Croatia during the Dayton negotiations?
A) Alija Izetbegović
B) Slobodan Milošević
C) Franjo Tuđman
D) Momir Bulatović
- 7. Who represented the Bosnian Muslims at Dayton?
A) Alija Izetbegović
B) Franjo Tuđman
C) Slobodan Milošević
D) Haris Silajdžić
- 8. Which US President appointed Holbrooke as the chief negotiator?
A) Bill Clinton
B) George W. Bush
C) Ronald Reagan
D) George H.W. Bush
- 9. What was the name of the US airbase where negotiations took place?
A) Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
B) Andrews Air Force Base
C) Nellis Air Force Base
D) Ramstein Air Base
- 10. Which European diplomat worked closely with Holbrooke during the negotiations?
A) Carl Bildt
B) Kofi Annan
C) Lord Owen
D) Javier Solana
- 11. What percentage of Bosnia was allocated to the Muslim-Croat Federation?
A) 60%
B) 40%
C) 49%
D) 51%
- 12. Which controversial Serbian leader was barred from the negotiations?
A) Ratko Mladić
B) Radovan Karadžić
C) Vojislav Šešelj
D) Slobodan Milošević
- 13. How long did the Dayton negotiations last?
A) 45 days
B) 21 days
C) 10 days
D) 30 days
- 14. What was the key territorial dispute that nearly derailed the talks?
A) Brčko
B) Bihać
C) Sarajevo
D) Goražde
- 15. Which US general played a key role in the military aspects of the agreement?
A) David Petraeus
B) Wesley Clark
C) Norman Schwarzkopf
D) Colin Powell
- 16. What was the final status of Brčko decided by?
A) Military conquest
B) Popular referendum
C) UN Security Council
D) International arbitration
- 17. What major war crime occurred during the war that influenced negotiations?
A) Markale market massacre
B) Srebrenica massacre
C) Vukovar hospital massacre
D) Ahmići massacre
- 18. What was the name of the Muslim enclave that was besieged during the war?
A) Srebrenica
B) Banja Luka
C) Trebinje
D) Mostar
- 19. Which international organization had failed to stop the war before Dayton?
A) United Nations
B) NATO
C) Organization of Islamic Cooperation
D) European Union
- 20. What was the official name of the peace agreement signed in Paris?
A) General Framework Agreement for Peace
B) Bosnia Peace Accord
C) Dayton Peace Treaty
D) Balkan Peace Agreement
- 21. Which ethnic groups were primary parties to the Bosnian conflict?
A) Albanians, Serbs, Macedonians
B) Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians
C) Bosniaks, Serbs, Croats
D) Greeks, Turks, Bulgarians
- 22. What was the name of the senior American diplomat who died during the negotiations?
A) Richard Clarke
B) Strobe Talbott
C) Anthony Lake
D) Robert Frasure
- 23. What military alliance enforced the peace agreement?
A) European Union
B) United Nations
C) NATO
D) Warsaw Pact
- 24. Which city was under siege during much of the war?
A) Belgrade
B) Zagreb
C) Sarajevo
D) Skopje
- 25. What military action preceded the Dayton negotiations?
A) Russian intervention
B) UN troop deployment
C) NATO bombing campaign
D) Arms embargo
- 26. What was Holbrooke's assessment of the agreement?
A) Imperfect but necessary
B) Temporary ceasefire
C) Total failure
D) Complete success
- 27. What was the name given to the Serbian entity created within Bosnia?
A) Krajina
B) Montenegro
C) Serbian Republic
D) Republika Srpska
- 28. How many entities was Bosnia divided into under the Dayton Agreement?
A) Four
B) Two
C) Three
D) One
- 29. What was the name of the Muslim-Croat federation created before Dayton?
A) Muslim-Croat Alliance
B) Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
C) Central Bosnian Republic
D) Bosnian Union
- 30. What was the main military provision of the agreement?
A) Military alliance
B) IFOR deployment
C) UN withdrawal
D) Arms embargo lift
- 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) Warren Christopher
B) Madeleine Albright
C) Condoleezza Rice
D) Colin Powell
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