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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 is unusual about the physical fitness program of the Delta Force?

2. What has happened to the American embassy at the end of Chapter 30?

3. What should generals not act like, according to Beckwith?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Beckwith describe the vulnerability of the mission in Chapter 39?

3. What leads to the evacuation of the soldiers and the end of the mission for Delta Force?

4. How does the president react to the cancellation of the mission?

5. What changes are made to the plan for fueling and refueling in Chapters 36 and 37?

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

7. What is the level of command and breakdown of the participants in Eagle Claw?

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

9. What are the first signs of trouble for the rescue mission?

10. What name is given to the operation in Chapter 31, and what are the government's main concerns?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Beckwith returns to the U.S. after the Embassy rescue mission is ended and begins plans to develop a permanent, effective counter-terrorism organization for America.

1) Explain how and why Beckwith is selected to face the press and answer for the results of the rescue mission.

2) Describe Beckwith's explanation of the events that led to the decision to end the mission as well as his defense of that decision.

3) Analyze Beckwith's plans for the future of Delta Force and how he begins to build momentum at the end of the book.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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