Which was a reason the iraq war did not end quickly? the millitary had to spend additional time disposing of weapons of mass destruction safely. the us departments of state and defense did not have a clear exit strategy. iraqis on both sides were relying on the united states to them come to peaceful agreement. saddam hussein's capture resulted in an opportunity to reform the former dictator and him back into power.

The US departments of State and Defense did not have a clear exit strategy.

Explanation:

PLATO

The Iraq War did not end quickly because the U.S. Government specifically the State and Defense Departments did not have a clear exit strategy. Following civil unrest in Iraq as well as increasing attacks on U.S. soldiers and the newly formed Iraqi Government the U.S. Government was unable to withdraw quickly and suffered large casualties and expended hundreds of billions of dollars in resources. 

B. writing the first novel.

Explanation:

Although it is a matter of debate, many agree that the Tale of Genji can be considered the first novel ever written, this mostly because of the psychological nature of the narrative along with the structure of the tale which clearly falls within the scope of what is considered a novel (length, character development and setting, dialogue and polyphony, and detailed societal descriptions). The novel was written by a noblewoman by the name of Murasaki Shikibu in the 11th century of our time.