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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. Who is confronted about a serious breach of security at the FBI?

2. What title is held by the President's political rival, Fowler?

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

4. At which airport does Jackson meet the other officer?

5. Robby Jackson makes it a point to run into which of the following at the airport?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the final straw for Cutter? What evidence is shown to the Vice Admiral?

2. Discuss the ambush arranged by Cortez. What damage was done to the vehicles involved?

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

4. What is Ritter's position in regards to shutting down all operations except for CAPER? Who gives Ritter the order?

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

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

7. What is the final confrontation between Moira and Cortez? Where does Cortez go?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the Operation SHOWBOAT meeting between Cutter and Ritter, it is clear that Cutter's behavior is suspicious. Explain Cutter's behavior and why it seems off to Ritter. What does Ritter ask for to ensure that the mission is legitimate? What does Cutter offer to Ritter as assurance? What conditions does Cutter put on the item? How does Ritter react? Is Cutter lying, cautious or paranoid? How might Ritter find out?

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

"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?

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