1. If the Senate Armed Services Committee approves President Bush's nomination of Gen. Petraeus to head of Central Command (CENTCOM) and he is voted in by the Senate, what has the General said one of the first actions will be?

2. a) How could General Petraeus' success in Pakistan benefit Senator McCain?
b) How Could General Petraeus' success in Pakistan benefit Senator Obama?

3. a) Who is Ashfaq Kayani?
b) If he is confirmed as the leader of CENTCOM, why does General Petraeus plan on meeting with Ashfaq Kayani?

4. a) Define "de facto" as used in the article.
b) How does al Qaeda have de facto control of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area?

5. What two solutions to the problem of al Qaeda operating from the northern Pakistani border area are possible under General Petraeus' command?

6. What success has General Petraeus had in Iraq that indicates he could be successful in Pakistan as well?

7. If confirmed by the Senate to become the new leader of CENTCOM, do you think that Gen. Petraeus will be successful in driving al Qaeda out of Northern Pakistan and/or capturing bin Laden? Explain your answer.