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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) German snipers.
(d) Spanish air strikes.

2. What position is the captain that Beckwith finds in Chapter 24 currently holding?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Field Operator.
(c) Technician.
(d) Sergeant.

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

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

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

6. What does Beckwith make clear about the men in Delta Force in Chapter 24?
(a) They are not "yes men."
(b) They have no regard for the chain of command.
(c) They are "yes men."
(d) They have high regard for the chain of command.

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

8. What reminder does the president make to Beckwith in Chapter 45?
(a) The hostages still need to be rescued.
(b) Delta Force is still effective.
(c) The mission is not his responsibility.
(d) The future requests to use Delta Force will be approved.

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

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

11. As reported by Beckwith in Chapter 38, what is the repetitive training causing for the Delta Force team?
(a) Frustration.
(b) Anxiousness.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Pressure.

12. What does NCO stand for?
(a) Non-commissioned officer.
(b) Non-compensated officer.
(c) Next commissioned officer.
(d) Next commanding officer.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Beckwith and the president in Chapter 46, what was likely to happen if the mission proceeded?

2. How does Beckwith describe the sergeant major in Chapter 33?

3. How does General Meyer react to the president's decision about the commanding officer?

4. As Beckwith explains in the Chapter 47, what reputation does the government have among the military?

5. Who threatens Beckwith in Chapter 37?

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