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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Staff Sergeant Domingo Chavez belongs to which battalion?

2. Which agent is preparing to fly to Mobile regarding the incident aboard the Panache?

3. What is the name of the FBI Director?

4. How is Chavez's new training ground referred to by his superiors?

5. What is the surname of the brothers discussing valuable soldiers over drinks?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the conversation between Clark and Ritter. What orders have been given in light of the new events?

2. Where are Larson and Ritter while Chavez and his men watch the burials in Chicago? What are the men doing?

3. What happens to Moira when she returns from her weekend with Diaz? What is Moira's reaction?

4. What is Cortez's opinion of Moira Wolfe? What is the benefit of the relationship for Cortez?

5. What action does Moira take that puts the Director in danger? How is the information passed on and to whom?

6. Discuss the meeting between Robby and Tim Jackson. Where does it take place? What is discussed?

7. Who is Ernesto Escobedo? Explain. Why is Escobedo an important person?

8. A booby trap is set at an airstrip after two guards are killed. Discuss the scene and how the operation is discovered by Cortez.

9. Cutter and Ritter plan for another operation to coincide with SHOWBOAT. What is the second operation and what is the purpose of each?

10. Explain the scenario in which Wegener and his crew come across the Empire Builder.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a great deal of political intrigue and international criminal activity involved in the book. This is a common theme for Tom Clancy. Write about Clancy's work. What other books involve Jack Ryan and/or similar themes to the ones presented in "Clear and Present Danger?" Why do you think Clancy is so fascinated with terrorists and international intrigue? What is Clancy's background? How many books has Clancy written? Have you ever read any of Clancy's other books?

Essay Topic 2

There are many agencies, military branches and international organizations mentioned in the book. Create a chart of each organization, its hierarchy, and where the characters fit into the story. Show who is in charge, which agency has the final say on operations, and how each relates to various military branches such as the Coast Guard and Navy. Also explain each group's role in each operation.

Essay Topic 3

One of the biggest pieces of evidence against Cutter is the encrypted disks recovered from his trash at home. How could Cutter be so foolish as to throw the disks away? Was the data recoverable? If so, what information was recovered? How could the information incriminate Cutter? Also discuss the photo taken of Cutter and Escobedo and how that piece of evidence linked to Cutter's downfall. What other evidence exists that could prove Cutter's guilt?

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