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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 instructions is Rear Admiral Jackson given as part of Ryan's military operation?

2. The Rangers sent to Japan are given false papers identifying them as being of what nationality?

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

4. What do Clark and Chavez tell Nomuri to do after the Japanese attacks?

5. What targets do the Comanche helicopters destroy in Japan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What troubling things does JAL pilot Torajiro Sato witness?

2. What is Yamata's reaction to the American counter-attack?

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

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

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

6. How does Nomuri react to being asked to leave the intelligence "game"?

7. Explain the arrangement suggested by both Nagumo and the Japanese ambassador.

8. What complications at home force Ryan to act quickly in forming a plan, and keep much of it secret?

9. As part of Ryan's plan, what naval assets are immediately dispatched against Japan and what is their mission?

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

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

Raizo Yamata is the antagonist of the novel and the foil to Jack Ryan. His far-reaching plans drive most action of the novel and his unique personality affects many events throughout the book.

Part 1) Describe Raizo Yamata as a character. Include a full description of his background and beliefs. Explain how he came to power and how he exercises that power.

Part 2) Explain how Yamata is influenced by his culture.

Part 3) Explain Yamata's overall goals and how and why he is driven to achieve them.

Part 4) Yamata considers himself a patriot. Use evidence from the book to support an assessment for or against this position.

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

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, multiple characters commit acts of treason, or contemplate whether what they are doing could be construed as treason. These decisions are difficult for some to make, they are trivially easy for others. Some characters are not even aware that they are committing treason, and have complex beliefs that prevent them from seeing this.

Part 1) Describe the progression of one character who intentionally commits treason. Explain why and how they do this and how they rationalize this action.

Part 2) Give one example of a character resisting the invitation to commit treason, or giving careful contemplation to whether their acts are treasonous. Explain the issues at hand and why this character thinks as they do. Explain why this character resists committing treason, where others do not give it the same level of consideration.

Part 3) Find and analyze one example of a character whose actions could be construed as treason, but which are not specifically named as being such.

Part 4) Discuss the overall impact of treasonous events in the novel. Explain how these betrayals provide advantages in the intelligence wars between the U.S. and Japan.

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

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