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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Beckwith and the president in Chapter 46, what was likely to happen if the mission proceeded?
(a) The hostages might have been killed.
(b) Many of the men would have been pointlessly captured.
(c) More hostages might have been taken.
(d) Many of the men would have been pointlessly killed.

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

4. Following the chain of command provided in Chapter 25, how many of the top three positions had direct experience with Special Forces?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

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

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

7. What weapon does Beckwith carry?
(a) M-14.
(b) Barrett M82.
(c) M9 pistol.
(d) A Colt .45 handgun.

8. How many hours per week is shooting training practiced during the Delta Force training?
(a) Twenty to twenty five hours.
(b) Fifteen to twenty hours.
(c) Ten to fifteen hours.
(d) Twenty five to thirty hours.

9. Which issue is reexamined in Chapter 27?
(a) Physical fitness.
(b) Funding.
(c) Airplane hijacking tactics.
(d) Shooting.

10. What type of counter terrorism organization does Beckwith advocate to a senator in Chapter 47?
(a) Temporary.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Permanent.
(d) Reserved.

11. As explained by Beckwith in Chapter 30, what does testing include?
(a) Only individual skills.
(b) Both team skills and individual skills.
(c) Only team skills.
(d) Neither team skills nor individual skills.

12. Who threatens Beckwith in Chapter 37?
(a) A German storage company.
(b) A Russian spy.
(c) An Iranian terrorist.
(d) A former colleague.

13. How does General Meyer react to the president's decision about the commanding officer?
(a) He is confused by it.
(b) He is not offended.
(c) He is offended.
(d) He is not aware of it.

14. What is the name given to the rescue operation in Chapter 40?
(a) Tiger Eye.
(b) Eagle Claw.
(c) Bear Claw.
(d) Hawk Eye.

15. What potential error does Beckwith mention at the end of Chapter 35?
(a) Not evaluating the Marine pilots himself.
(b) Not anticipating the rough terrain the pilots would encounter.
(c) Not preparing the Marine pilots for the mission through drills.
(d) Not sending two veteran pilots with the Marines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country's experience with aircraft hijacking is mentioned in Chapter 23?

2. Which of the following is not included in the list of troubles the mission faces in Chapter 44?

3. When does Chapter 31 begin?

4. As described in Chapter 36, how many helicopters are needed for the mission?

5. What type of discussion dictates the chain of command in Chapter 42?

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