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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. Clark makes arrangements with Larson for a __________.

2. Cortez attempts to convince one of the Cartel leaders that several _______ are trying to wipe out the processing plants.

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

4. A police car in Mobile is broken into and burglarized resulting in the loss of ______.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Clark and Larson find when the re-establish communication with the ground troops? What is the outcome of the extraction plan?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Discuss the Patterson brothers, who they are and how they play a part in the Pirates case.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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