Deception Point | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Prologue | Chapters 1-5

1. How does Dr. Charles Brophy die?

2. How are the Delta Force described when they are first seen in the book?

Short Essay Question - Chapters 6 - 10

3. What is the nature of Rachel's visit with the president aboard Air Force One?

4. How does Senator Sexton receive the classified information regarding NASA that he uses to discredit his opponents?

Short Essay Question - Chapters 11 - 15 | Chapters 16 - 20

5. How is the Delta Force's mission described in Chapter 15?