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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. Clark meets with Ritter at a CIA house in the Caribbean. What is Ritter's title?

2. How many men are involved in the new operation?

3. What is the first name of Escobedo, a leader of the Colombian cartel?

4. The director is suffering from which kind of ailment?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is Cortez's opinion of Moira Wolfe? What is the benefit of the relationship for Cortez?

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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