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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 special feature is attached to Escobedo's Mercedes Benz?

2. Who dies due to the breach of security?

3. Who assures Ryan that the agency's actions in Colombia are above board?

4. Who accepts full responsibility for causing the breach and the death?

5. Ritter is ordered to hand over the operation map of which ongoing operation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What photos, taken by Bright, might be an important piece of evidence? What is the issue with the proof?

2. The defense attorney for the pirates comes up with a plan to make deal with the Prosecuting Attorney. What is the deal? Does it work?

3. How does Clark manage to re-establish radio communication with the ground troops? What had happened to the previous situation?

4. Discuss the extraction made by Johns and Ryan. What happens to the helicopter?

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

6. Explain the scene at the drug refinement facility. Who is killed? Who escapes?

7. Discuss the current predicament faced by teams KNIFE and BANNER.

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

9. What is the concern raised in the conversation between Robby and Tim Jackson? What rumor is discussed?

10. The Pirates case is ready to be heard in court. Discuss the current situation and what will most likely come next.

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

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 3

Compare and contrast Clark and Larson. How did the men initially react to working together? Which has the most military experience? Which has the most experience in situations like the one in Colombia? Which is the stronger team member and/or leader? What contribution does each make to the mission?

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