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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 the Japanese attacks, what strategic advantage has Admiral Chandraskatta achieved in his maneuvers against Admiral Dubro in the Indian Ocean?

2. What information does Nomuri give to Clark and Chavez?

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

4. While Ryan's operation is planned, how do Clark and Chavez destroy their target?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the advantages that the five submarines used to monitor Japanese naval movements have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What information and resources do the Americans have in trying to locate Koga?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Ryan hope to achieve surprise in launching the carrier Stennis?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jack Ryan is the protagonist of the novel. He is forced to respond to a range of critical international situations, and he has the most impact on the events of the novel.

Part 1) Describe Jack Ryan as a character. Explain his background and why he is selected to be the new National Security Advisor.

Part 2) Use evidence from the book to summarize and explain some of Ryan's positive characteristics that help him perform this new role. Overall, how good is he at this job?

Part 3) Explain Ryan's principles. What does he base his morality on, and how does he make difficult decisions? Describe some ways that Ryan's beliefs and principles shape events in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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