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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. In the beginning of the chapter, Moira is daydreaming about which of the following?

2. What is the name of the new operation?

3. What is the name of the ship intercepted on the first mission?

4. What is the name of the CIA agent contacted by Clark?

5. Who is not present at the meeting with the President in the Oval Office?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who attends the meeting in the FBI Director's office? What is discussed? How much money is involved in this newest development?

2. What is the purpose of Dan Murray's trip to Mobile? What is Murray's opinion on the case?

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

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

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

6. Describe Wegener and his reputation in the Coast Guard.

7. What is viewed on the reconnaissance trip made by Larson and Clark? What type of aircraft is used for the mission?

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

9. Explain the training conditions faced by Chavez and the other recruits.

10. What decision is made by Cutter, Moore, Jacobs and the President in the Oval Office? What is Jacobs' opinion? How does it affect Ryan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clancy is a master at using foreshadowing to hint at various key pieces of information. Use at least five examples of foreshadowing in the story and explain why each is important. How else could Clancy reveal the pertinent information if he did not use the foreshadowing technique?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

"Clear and Present Danger" was published in 1989, a time when the activity of the Colombian cartels was at its peak. Using the information in the book, update the situation as it stands today and how the efforts in the late 80s and early 90s made significant change in Colombia and related nations. Also compare the standard technology used in the book, e.g., Blackhawks, surveillance techniques, with modern technology that would be used today in a similar situation. How do you think an operation of that magnitude would be handled today? Would it be easier or more difficult?

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