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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. Out of the rescue mission's total 132 men, how many are part of the Delta Force?

2. Which issue is reexamined in Chapter 27?

3. What is the distressing part of the Delta Force program in Chapter 29?

4. What is unusual about the physical fitness program of the Delta Force?

5. Which of the following is not included in the list of troubles the mission faces in Chapter 44?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is happening to Delta Force in Chapter 38?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is unique about the physical fitness training of the soldiers in Delta Force?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In "Delta Force", Beckwith uses many different literary techniques to maintain the interest of the reader and inform them at the same time.

1) Describe the tone of the book, including how Beckwith delivers the information in a way that is easy to understand.

2) Explain Beckwith's view of himself, and how his personality is evident in his writing style.

3) Describe the effectiveness of the use of a literary flashback to provide a necessary understanding of Beckwith's experiences leading up to the creation of Delta Force.

4) Analyze the structure of the book (length of chapters, order of events, etc.).

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