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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. What position does Beckwith hold when Chapter 1 begins?

2. How is General Kroesen's support for the Delta Force described at the end of Chapter 16?

3. How long is Beckwith separated from his family throughout Delta Force?

4. What leads to Beckwith's invitation by the British to travel to Malaya for a real-life expedition?

5. What label does Beckwith use to refer to the person that communicates the project?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the point of Beckwith's mission in Vietnam, and how does he adapt there?

3. What request does Beckwith make to General Meyer in Chapter 18, and what is Meyer's response?

4. What is the hierarchy for Delta Force that is outlined in Chapter 22?

5. What does Beckwith observe while he is recovering from his injury?

6. What are the results of the first two runs of the Delta Force selection process?

7. What is the bond being created between Beckwith and his soldiers in Chapter 12?

8. What problem does Beckwith face in Chapter 20, and how is it solved?

9. What are some of the concerns that Beckwith has about his plan in Chapter 18, and how is the budget presented?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Beckwith, Delta Force, and the government plan the rescue mission for the hostages in the American Embassy.

1) Describe the concerns for the rescue mission and the possible solutions presented for them.

2) Explain Beckwith's concerns with the helicopters, fueling, and the pilots.

3) Analyze the channels of communications that are being used for the rescue mission as well as the key elements that will be used to execute the plan.

Essay Topic 2

Describe in detail Beckwith's trip to Britain and his experiences with the British SAS. Include the intakes, training, and operation of the SAS, the missions they embark on, and how Beckwith is inspired to combine British and American strategies in a new program.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the British SAS program with Beckwith's plan for Delta Force. Provide examples of the similarities and differences between the two programs in size, training, development, flexibility, and intended use.

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