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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. With what nations does Yamata seek secret alliances?

2. What does the commander of U.S. Navy forces in the Indian Ocean believe about the Indian Navy?

3. What locations is Chet Nomuri ordered to continue frequenting?

4. What new technology is Japan eager to test during the war games?

5. Why is the FBI trying to locate Kimberly Norton?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Admiral Mike Dubro? What is his opinion on events in the Indian Ocean?

2. Describe the war games held between the U.S. and Japan.

3. What is Jack Ryan's background, and what is his life like when the novel begins?

4. How does Yamata's financial tracking program affect the U.S. economic collapse?

5. What is the international economic impact of the Trade Reform Act?

6. What is Ryan's first operation in his new position? How successful is it?

7. What is Yamata's plan with regard to his dealings with Russia?

8. How does Chavez get his news of the invasion of Saipan to the U.S. Navy?

9. Explain Golovko's offer to Ryan.

10. What unusual rumor about Japan does FBI Director Bill Murray confirm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ryan and Yamata square off in this novel as the strategic leaders of their respective nations, although they do not immediately recognize who their opponent is. Their distinctive personalities shape the conflicts of the book and these two characters act as foils.

Part 1) Compare the personalities of Ryan and Yamata. Explain how each character's traits sheds light on the other's.

Part 2) Compare the styles of planning and execution used by Ryan and Yamata. Which style proves superior and why?

Part 3) Both Ryan and Yamata do what they think is best for their nations. Assess which character acts in the best interests of their country, and explain the shortcomings of the other character.

Support your comparison by quoting the book and citing examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

When Jack Ryan takes up with new post as the National Security Advisor, he is shocked at the state of the U.S. military, which has been drastically reduced in size. This reduction may be realistic given the current circumstances in the U.S. and internationally, and from a literary perspective, it allows a resurgent Japan to be a serious threat to the U.S.

Part 1) Explain how and why the military strength of the U.S. has been allowed to decay.

Part 2) Describe the attitudes of major U.S. political and military leaders towards this reduction before and after the Japanese attack.

Part 3) Explain the literary purpose of including this detail about the U.S. military. What is the author's intent in this regard?

Provide support for your conclusions with quotes from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Secrecy is crucial to many of the operations planned and carried out in this novel. The author even keeps the reader in the dark about many of these plans until they are executed. This secrecy is achieved in different ways, and when this vital information is leaked, it causes major problems for both sides.

Part 1) Explain how secrecy is used by both sides for strategic advantage.

Part 2) Discuss the ways that both sides achieve and maintain secrecy. Compare and contrast their methods.

Part 3) Use examples from the book to illustrate how successfully maintaining secrecy over an operation can yield enormous results, and how leaked information causes immense problems.

Provide support for your conclusions with quotes from the novel.

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