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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. Ryan is told not to reveal any sensitive information to which person?

2. Where is Ryan shot the first time?

3. What is the name of the person guarding Ryan?

4. How many people had direct contact with the information regarding Miller's transport from Brixton?

5. Ryan suspects that O'Donnell is gaining information on the PIRA through the use of which of the following:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the problem with listening in on Cooley's phone conversations? Who does Cooley call?

2. Why is Owen reluctant to allow Ashley to attend the meeting in Dublin? What convinces Owen to let Ashley go?

3. What is the situation regarding Ryan's injuries? What is the status of his recovery?

4. Discuss the conversation held between Ryan and Jackson at home. Do the men agree?

5. What is the plan to raid Camp 18? What actually happens?

6. What technique does Ryan use to take out the first gunman? What does Ryan do to disable the man?

7. Owens and Ashley look into Watkins' military history. What is learned about Watkins and what may have turned him against the crown?

8. What is the next stage of the operation for Miller and O'Donnell? What is Alex's role in the plan?

9. What detail about the visit from the Royals is Ryan not permitted to know? Why does it bother Ryan?

10. Owens still believes that the information on Miller came from the inside. Discuss Owens' theory and findings on the matter. What does Owens plan to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a great deal of political intrigue involved in the book. This is a common theme for Tom Clancy. Write about Clancy's work. What other books involve Jack Ryan and/or similar themes to the ones presented in "Patriot Games?" Why do you think Clancy is so fascinated with terrorists and international intrigue? What is Clancy's background? How many books has Clancy written? Have you ever read any of Clancy's other books?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the tension between Joe Muller and Jack Ryan. Why are the men at odds? Which do you feel is right? Which man acted inappropriately at the hospital? Compare and contract Muller and Ryan, including their careers and beliefs regarding family issues.

Essay Topic 3

Jack Ryan begins to feel fear on a level previously unknown to him. Explain Ryan's feelings. Are they realistic? Is there a real reason to feel fear or is Ryan paranoid? What incident set off the fear? How does Ryan relate fear to the everyday life of the Prince of Wales? What does Ryan intend to discuss with the Prince? What might Ryan do to allay his fears? How do the fears affect Cathy and Sally?

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