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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. How is Chavez's new training ground referred to by his superiors?
2. What kind of fire erupts at the airstrip?
3. What is the real name of "Colonel Smith?"
4. What is the name of the oldest lieutenant in the US Coast Guard?
5. What are Grumman A-6E Intruders?
Short Essay Questions
1. The Pirates have been convicted in Alabama and face the death penalty. What do the men do to try and get out of the situation? What is their only hope?
2. Discuss the meeting between Robby and Tim Jackson. Where does it take place? What is discussed?
3. What is Bronco Williams' most recent mission? What is Williams' opinion of the job?
4. What is the initial determination of Shaw in regards to the Jacobs assassination? What is Shaw's plan?
5. What happens to Moira when she returns from her weekend with Diaz? What is Moira's reaction?
6. Explain the training conditions faced by Chavez and the other recruits.
7. What are the details of the orders given to the army team deployed to the Colombian jungle?
8. What decision is made by Cutter, Moore, Jacobs and the President in the Oval Office? What is Jacobs' opinion? How does it affect Ryan?
9. Who is Domingo Chavez? Where is he stationed? To which location is Chavez summoned?
10. Explain the scenario in which Wegener and his crew come across the Empire Builder.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a bio on Ernesto Escobedo. Escobedo turns out to be a valuable character in the book. Explain Escobedo's career in and out of the Cartel. Escobedo's status in the Cartel has made him unbelievably rich and powerful in Colombia. Discuss how this has affected Escobedo. Also discuss Escobedo's plans and desires to be considered a man of great influence in the international business world.
Essay Topic 2
"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 3
The drugs cartels that operated in Colombia and specifically Medellin were often thought to be untouchable by law enforcement. Why were the drug lords so well protected and by whom? How wealthy and powerful are the cartels? Are government officials involved in the drug trade? What kinds of operations have been performed to take down the cartels? Compare the actions taken in the book with real life actions taken by the US and foreign governments. Were any of the major cartels ever extinguished? If so, how was it done? What happened to the cartel leaders?
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