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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. How many years does it take Beckwith to be promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Chapter 14?

2. When is Beckwith ready to begin training for the Delta Force?

3. What year is the Prologue's plan taking place in?

4. What is the smallest platoon that the Delta Force unit can include?

5. How much time goes by in Chapter 8 before Beckwith's supervisor informs him that he was right about the report?

Short Essay Questions

1. How and why does Beckwith thank the Air Force at Pleiku?

2. How is Beckwith injured in Vietnam and how long does he spend in recovery?

3. What is Beckwith's writing style, and how does it affect the presentation of military procedures?

4. How does Beckwith describe General Meyer, and what request is he given in Chapter 17?

5. How is Beckwith promoted to full colonel in Chapter 15?

6. What is the purpose of the Prologue in "Delta Force"?

7. How does Beckwith describe the sacrifices made by his family, and how do they relate with other military families in general?

8. What is the difference in size between the British SAS and Beckwith's Delta Force, as it is being planned in Chapter 16?

9. What is the difference in the assignments given that Beckwith explains in Chapter 17?

10. What is the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze General Meyer's involvement in Delta Force's history throughout the book. Include a description of Meyer, his background and position, and all of the ways that he helps Beckwith in developing and implementing Delta Force.

Essay Topic 2

Beckwith makes plans to update and release his blueprint for Delta Force.

1) Explain how the Joint Chiefs of Staff are comprised and their role in the military and the government.

2) Describe how Beckwith works with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and others to update his plans for Delta Force.

3) Explain the use of a "salesman" and why it is necessary for the presentation of the program in briefings.

Essay Topic 3

The Prologue in "Delta Force" introduces the main mission and crisis of the story, as well as the intent of Beckwith in designing the program.

1) Describe the general purpose of a prologue and the similarities and differences between the Prologue of "Delta Force" and the standard use of a prologue in general.

2) Explain the situation that is taking place during the Prologue and why it will be a major theme for the story.

3) Analyze Beckwith's intentions for designing Delta Force and how they are substantiated in the Prologue.

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