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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 are the first name of the Patterson twins?

2. Although many of the people at the facility are criminals, some are:

3. What is the code name for the operation set into motion by Ryan?

4. Cutter goes on his morning jog after being informed that he is about to be arrested. What happens to Cutter before he gets back to the office?

5. Clark compares his plan to one put into action with the mafia in which decade?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Explain Robby Jackson's trip to Washington, DC and meeting with Ryan.

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

Write a full character description on Sergeant Domingo Chavez. What leads Chavez Miller to join the special team in Colorado? What type of training did Chavez have before signing up to participate in Operation SHOWBOAT? What was supposed to be Chavez's last mission? How does Chavez fare in the jungle? What is the outcome of Chavez's contribution to the operation?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

US Navy Vice Admiral James Greer is forever tied to his position at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Ryan is also tied to the Naval Academy, having been a former professor of Naval History. Discuss the US Naval Academy. Examine how each man's military training and experience led them from careers at the Naval Academy to the CIA. How did Greer become Director of Intelligence? Was Greer the one that recruited Ryan to be the Deputy Director and then the Acting Director? What skills would be necessary to hold either position? What was the history between Greer and Ryan?

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