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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. What is the nickname of the facility where the agent is an instructor?

2. Who does Moira speak to when she calls to leave a message for Diaz?

3. What name does Escobedo use to describe the Americans?

4. The office of the Colombian cartel is located in which Colombian city?

5. The lieutenant is known as the King of which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the initial determination of Shaw in regards to the Jacobs assassination? What is Shaw's plan?

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

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

8. Why is Ritter suspicious of Operation SHOWBOAT and Cutter's methods? What does Ritter require as reassurance? What does Cutter give to Ritter?

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

10. Name at least two events that occur in Operation SHOWBOAT after the men leave Colorado.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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?

Essay Topic 2

Bronco Williams shoots down a civilian plane that does not respond to military orders. Although the pilot and passengers die, Williams feels no remorse for his actions. Why? What was the purpose of shooting down the plane? What was Williams' rationale? What were the man's orders? Do you think the plane was really a threat to National Security? Who would make that judgment? Do you think it is okay to extinguish civilians or non-responders in order to protect the country's borders? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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