Clear and Present Danger Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Clear and Present Danger Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 113 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 was the name of the man killed aboard the Empire Builder?

2. Wegener intends to do what a measure of punishment?

3. Who developed the new and sophisticated equipment?

4. The FBI is concerned that the case against the murderers may be compromised because of what kind of treatment?

5. What is the name of the ship extricated by the Coast Guard?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Felix Cortez reminisces about his work in Puerto Rico. What was the mission that involved Cortez?

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

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

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

6. What somber discussion takes place between Ryan, Ritter and Moore? Who does the conversation involve?

7. What is Wegener's reaction to the attitudes of the prisoners? Where are the prisoners taken to talk to Wegener?

8. What are the details of the orders given to the army team deployed to the Colombian jungle?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the Operation SHOWBOAT meeting between Cutter and Ritter, it is clear that Cutter's behavior is suspicious. Explain Cutter's behavior and why it seems off to Ritter. What does Ritter ask for to ensure that the mission is legitimate? What does Cutter offer to Ritter as assurance? What conditions does Cutter put on the item? How does Ritter react? Is Cutter lying, cautious or paranoid? How might Ritter find out?

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

US Navy Vice Admiral James Greer is forever tied to his position at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Ryan is also tied to the Naval Academy, having been a former professor of Naval History. Discuss the US Naval Academy. Examine how each man's military training and experience led them from careers at the Naval Academy to the CIA. How did Greer become Director of Intelligence? Was Greer the one that recruited Ryan to be the Deputy Director and then the Acting Director? What skills would be necessary to hold either position? What was the history between Greer and Ryan?

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