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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which case influences the trick exercise given in Chapter 28?
(a) Russian snipers.
(b) Italian air strikes.
(c) Spanish air strikes.
(d) German snipers.

2. How long does it take General Meyer to get clearance for Beckwith and the development of the counter terrorism organization at the end of the book?
(a) One day.
(b) Two days.
(c) Four days.
(d) Three days.

3. What surprising piece of equipment does Eddie order?
(a) A wrecking ball.
(b) A crane.
(c) A bulldozer.
(d) A tractor.

4. What can cause a misunderstanding between an evaluator and a commander?
(a) A large amount of skepticism.
(b) A bad initial experience.
(c) Preconceived notions.
(d) Rumors.

5. Who has the authority to "flip the switch" to call the Delta Force into action?
(a) Congress.
(b) The Special Forces commander.
(c) The president.
(d) The vice president.

6. What type of discussion dictates the chain of command in Chapter 42?
(a) Long.
(b) Informal.
(c) Heated.
(d) Brief.

7. Which military base do the Americans use in Egypt?
(a) Egyptian.
(b) French.
(c) Iranian.
(d) Russian.

8. What country's experience with aircraft hijacking is mentioned in Chapter 23?
(a) Russia.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Italy.

9. What advice does the pilot of the first helicopter give Beckwith at the end of Chapter 43?
(a) To wait one hour before proceeding.
(b) To wait until nightfall.
(c) To order more backup.
(d) To abort the mission.

10. What is the distressing part of the Delta Force program in Chapter 29?
(a) It has leveled out.
(b) The funding for it has been reduced.
(c) It has been placed on hold.
(d) The funding for it has been removed.

11. Which general confers with Beckwith in the end of Chapter 39?
(a) General Rogers.
(b) General Davis.
(c) General Smith.
(d) General Jones.

12. What should generals not act like, according to Beckwith?
(a) Battalion commanders.
(b) Captains.
(c) Field soldiers.
(d) Majors.

13. How many years of training do intelligence officers require before being deployed?
(a) Five to seven.
(b) Eight to ten.
(c) Two to three.
(d) Four to six.

14. Who is working on the helicopters during the rescue mission?
(a) Crews familiar with their specialized handling.
(b) Crews that have never flown a helicopter.
(c) Crews unfamiliar with their specialized handling.
(d) Crews that have never been in combat.

15. What is the home of the Delta Force called?
(a) The Nexus Base.
(b) The Central Base.
(c) The Brigade.
(d) The Stockade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which issue is reexamined in Chapter 27?

2. As decided by the president in Chapter 41, who is the commanding officer of the rescue operation?

3. When does the Delta Force land in Egypt?

4. Where is it decided that pilots should refuel for the mission?

5. Where is Beckwith in Chapter 46?

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