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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. Who is responsible for the disappearance?

2. What is the name of the twin engine plan discussed in the beginning of chapter 12?

3. What is the alias being used by the CIA agent on the trip to Bogota?

4. Who informs the FBI Director of the updates on the pirates case?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who takes the prisoners off of Wegener's hands? What instructions are given to the new guardians?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Who is Domingo Chavez? Where is he stationed? To which location is Chavez summoned?

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

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

Write your own international/political story based on "Clear and Present Danger." Use Jack Ryan as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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