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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. Which group is Beckwith the operations officer for at the start of Chapter 8?

2. Who helps to straighten out Delta's Force positioning within the military hierarchy in Chapter 22?

3. In Chapter 1, who is with Beckwith on his trip to Britain?

4. What position does Beckwith hold when Chapter 1 begins?

5. How does General Meyer respond to Beckwith's request in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. As described in the Prologue, what does the plan for Delta Force include?

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

7. How is the flexibility of the soldiers explained in the planning stages of Delta Force?

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

9. What is needed in order for Delta Force to fit in the military hierarchy, and what are the results of the first attempt to accomplish this?

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

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

Delta's Force's training is very influential in the group's success.

1) Describe the Operators Course that the soldiers complete.

2) Explain the different shooting activities and issues that are considered.

3) Analyze the exercise that Beckwith uses in order to test the potential freeze or, as he wonders, "buck fever" response in the soldiers.

4) Describe the physical fitness programs of the soldiers and their responsibility in monitoring it.

Essay Topic 3

Beckwith's trip to Vietnam proves to be an important step in the development of Delta Force.

1) Describe Beckwith's mission in Vietnam and how he acclimates himself to the Vietnamese.

2) Explain how Beckwith assembles the first Delta Force on a base in Vietnam.

3) Describe the battle at Plei Me and the involvement of the Air Force.

4) Compare the disagreement about the helicopters used in Plei Me with the complications that happen with the helicopters used in Operation Eagle Claw.

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