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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 name of Chavez's new companion?

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

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

4. At what airport is the agent waiting to catch a plane?

5. What type of aircraft forces the twin engine to land on an airstrip?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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. Discuss the meeting between Robby and Tim Jackson. Where does it take place? What is discussed?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Back stories are important as they fill in the gaps of characters' lives that may not have been addressed elsewhere. This is seen clearly in the back stories of Felix Cortez, Admiral Greer and others. Explain how Clancy uses the technique. When is the appropriate time for a back story? Does the back story always resolve unanswered questions? Where might Clancy use it in reference to other characters or situations? Give at least three examples and explain in detail.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

One of the biggest pieces of evidence against Cutter is the encrypted disks recovered from his trash at home. How could Cutter be so foolish as to throw the disks away? Was the data recoverable? If so, what information was recovered? How could the information incriminate Cutter? Also discuss the photo taken of Cutter and Escobedo and how that piece of evidence linked to Cutter's downfall. What other evidence exists that could prove Cutter's guilt?

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