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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. Where do the men meet?

2. What is the code name given to the new operation?

3. Chavez is tempted to accept an assignment, promised that he will achieve which rank when the assignment is over?

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

5. Who is waiting with the flight crew to make the extraction?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Examine the scene in which the reader is introduced to CIA agent Clark. Describe Clark.

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

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

6. What operation does Director Jacobs discuss with Moira as he dictates details? What is the nature of the operation? What is its code name?

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

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

9. What is given to the men of SHOWBOAT before they are deployed to the helicopters? What are they instructed to leave behind?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine in detail Operation SHOWBOAT. In what locations is the operation in effect? Who is in charge of the entire operation? What part does Chavez play in the operation? What is Vega's part in the mission? Is either man ever suspicious of the purpose and scope of the operation? Are the men aware of the high level of danger they face in the jungle? What is the outcome for each man and the operation as a whole? Was the mission completed as planned? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Clark and Larson. How did the men initially react to working together? Which has the most military experience? Which has the most experience in situations like the one in Colombia? Which is the stronger team member and/or leader? What contribution does each make to the mission?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of the President in the various operations. List each operation and the level of involvement by the President. Of which operations was the President unaware? What information was made available to the public that condemned the President? Was the President at fault for all of the problems? Explain. How did Cutter react to the fallout? Who do you think will take the blame for lives lost? What is the definition of "collateral damage?" How does it apply in this case?

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