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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. Whose house was destroyed in the stealth bomb explosion?

2. The police in Mobile are outraged when they learn that the murderers of their friend and colleague are going to get which of the following?

3. What is used to intercept Cortez's phone call after the explosion?

4. Ryan takes matter into his own hands when he visits his old friend _____ at the FBI.

5. Ryan flies into _____ where he meets with Clark.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss John Clark's military and post-military experience. What was Clark's nickname?

2. What piece of evidence is found at Cutter's home? Where is it found? Is it usable?

3. What is the reaction of the President and other high level officials regarding the bombing in Medellin? What steps does the President take to try and sweep it under the rug?

4. Captain Ramirez gives new orders to KNIFE. Explain the mission and its purpose. What are Ramirez's thoughts on the issue?

5. Explain the scene in which Cortez comes upon the Cartel's meeting house. What is Cortez's reaction?

6. Explain what happens to the Pirates. Who is responsible? Who is blamed?

7. What attempt is made by Ritter and Moore to find out Ryan's plans in Colombia? How is the attempt thwarted?

8. Discuss the meeting between Ryan and Clark. What do the men have in common?

9. What is Cutter's position at this point in the game? Why does Cutter begin to get suspicious?

10. Robby Jackson goes aboard the USS Ranger. What is Jackson's mission? What does he find on the ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ramon and Jesus, the men who murdered the family aboard the Empire Builder, are referred to as "pirates" throughout the book. Why are the men referred to as pirates? How can someone identify a modern day pirate? What does a pirate do? Are pirates typically dangerous? What were Ramon and Jesus after when they boarded the Empire Builder? What is the typical punishment for piracy? How do the laws change if the activity takes place in international waters? What agencies have the right to apprehend the pirates?

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

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.

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