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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. The helicopter is forced to land on which Coast Guard Cutter?

2. Jackson goes aboard the USS Ranger to study the effectiveness of the _______ air-to-air missiles.

3. Ritter and Moore attempt to gain access to Ryan's ____ but are thwarted.

4. What is Clark's nickname?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss Robby Jackson's reaction to the news of the Hispanic soldiers' deployment becoming known at Ford Ord.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine in detail Operation SHOWBOAT. In what locations is the operation in effect? Who is in charge of the entire operation? What part does Chavez play in the operation? What is Vega's part in the mission? Is either man ever suspicious of the purpose and scope of the operation? Are the men aware of the high level of danger they face in the jungle? What is the outcome for each man and the operation as a whole? Was the mission completed as planned? 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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