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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. Where do Ryan, Jackson and Murray meet to discuss their upcoming plans?

2. Who issues a detached reply when approached about the covert operations?

3. What is Clark's nickname?

4. Clark hopes to create an atmosphere of ______ within the Cartel.

5. The stealth bomb is set to be deployed while the aircraft is at what altitude?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the scene between Ryan and Greer. Where does the conversation take place?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Ryan do to try and make some sense of the mess made in his absence? Who does Ryan recruit?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many agencies, military branches and international organizations mentioned in the book. Create a chart of each organization, its hierarchy, and where the characters fit into the story. Show who is in charge, which agency has the final say on operations, and how each relates to various military branches such as the Coast Guard and Navy. Also explain each group's role in each operation.

Essay Topic 2

Felix Cortez, aka Juan Diaz, approaches Moira Wolfe on a romantic level in order to gain information about the FBI Director's travel itinerary. Moira openly discusses Operation TARPON after the details of the operation have been released to the public. What information does Moira inadvertently give away? Does Cortez trick Moira or does he come by the information organically? Is Moira ever suspicious of Cortez? When does Moira find out Cortez's true intentions? What do you think caused someone in Moira's position to make such a fatal mistake? Was Moira being naïve or was Cortez incredibly clever? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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