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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. After Ryan's plan is implemented, what is the first move of large traders when the U.S. markets re-open?

2. What does Ryan do with Cook after their initial meetings?

3. The Americans search for the Japanese nuclear weapons with which primary tactic?

4. How are the Rangers inserted in Japan?

5. Winston realizes that Yamata effectively orchestrated a destabilization of the world market through what means?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Durling and Ryan ask the major news networks to do?

2. What is the tactical situation in the Indian Ocean just after the Japanese attacks?

3. Explain Ryan's plan for saving the U.S. and European economies.

4. How does Yamata intend to manipulate the vote over which nation Saipan wishes to be a part of?

5. Describe the entire mission carried out by the U.S. Rangers in Japan.

6. How do the initial negotiations with the Japanese proceed?

7. What does Ryan believe about Japan's goal ?

8. What does Isamu Kimura agree to help the U.S. and the Russians with? How is he convinced of the rightness of his actions?

9. What leads to Yamata's kidnapping of Koga?

10. What resources do the Defense Department and the Pentagon determine will be available to fight the Japanese?

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

Yamata has a grudge against the U.S. that demands action. He forms a far-reaching plan that takes years to come to total fruition. Yamata is a brilliant strategist and will apparently stop at nothing to crush the United States. His plan effectively throws the U.S. into multiple crises at once, from which they only just manage to escape.

Part 1) Explain Yamata's specific intent with his multiple-front plan. How does he hope to bring the U.S. to its knees?

Part 2) Discuss how Yamata sows the seeds of his plans long ahead of time. What other preparations does he make?

Part 3) Describe Yamata's plan in specific detail. How is it executed in practice?

Part 4) Use specific examples to explain how Yamata deals with random emergent events and either succeeds or fails to use them to his advantage.

Part 5) Discuss the success Yamata's plan.

Provide support for your conclusions with quotes from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Justice is eventually served to many of the characters who perpetrate wrongs throughout the novel. Since moral issues and principles feature prominently in the book, it is important that these people face their fates.

Part 1) Discuss justice as a theme in this novel. What role does it play in the overall narrative?

Part 2) Describe how justice is brought against important wrongdoers in the novel.

Part 3) Explain how some characters attempt to evade justice.

Part 4) Discuss examples of characters who perpetrate wrong, but who do not face justice for their crimes.

Part 5) Discuss how well justice is served by the end of the novel.

Use examples and quotes from the book to support your conclusions.

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