VOICED: US general warns of Afghan 'failure' without more troops: report

A classified Pentagon report revealed that Allied Commander Stanley McChrystal warned the Afghan war could be lost without a troop surge. President Obama appeared cautious about deploying more troops, emphasizing that his decision would not be politically driven. Despite pledging 21,000 additional troops in March, the war remains unpopular in the U.S., with a CNN poll showing 58% opposition. Currently, 65,000 American soldiers and 38,000 international troops are in Afghanistan.

What did Allied Commander Stanley McChrystal warn about the war in Afghanistan?

• It could be won without additional troops.

• It requires fewer troops.

• It could be lost within 12 months without a troop surge.

• It is already lost.

What was President Obama's stance on deploying additional troops to Afghanistan?

• He was eager to send more troops immediately.

• He was cautious and not influenced by current politics.

• He refused to send any more troops.

• He left the decision to Congress.

How many additional troops did Obama pledge in March to fight the Taliban?

• 15,000

• 30,000

• 10,000

• 21,000

What percentage of respondents in a CNN poll were against the Afghan War?

• 45%

• 58%

• 65%

• 72%

How many American soldiers are currently fighting in Afghanistan?

• 65,000

• 60,000

• 50,000

• 70,000