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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 should generals not act like, according to Beckwith?

2. Which of the following is not compared to the helicopters and their handling mentioned in the beginning of Chapter 45?

3. What does NCO stand for?

4. What reminder does the president make to Beckwith in Chapter 45?

5. Which aircraft carrier is it necessary to hide from the Russians?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Beckwith handle the press in Chapter 46?

2. What is Beckwith focused on as the book ends?

3. What problems are the helicopter pilots having in Chapter 35, and which possible solutions are presented?

4. What test does Beckwith give the soldiers in Chapter 28, and how do they respond?

5. What happens when Beckwith and Delta Force first land in Egypt?

6. How is the issue of shooting reexamined in Chapter 27?

7. What are the difficulties in gathering intelligence that Beckwith describes in Chapter 32?

8. How does Beckwith describe the men of Delta Force in Chapter 24?

9. Who travels to Washington on behalf of Delta Force in Chapter 31 and what is the situation that is taking place?

10. What does Beckwith inform the generals he will need in order to complete the mission successfully in Chapter 34?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the planning of the mission at Bong Son, including the meetings that Beckwith has, how he is injured, why he is almost left behind, and his recovery. Also, provide an analysis of what Beckwith observes while in the hospital.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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