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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 of the following arrives in the US?

2. How long does it take to repair Ryan's shoulder in surgery?

3. What does Mrs. Ryan do for a living?

4. Ryan discusses the ULA with which of the following?

5. What do the students tell Ryan to do the next time he is faced with a similar situation like the one faced in London?

Short Essay Questions

1. Miller is annoyed because Cathy is late leaving work. What causes Cathy Ryan to be late leaving the hospital?

2. What skills are possessed by the unnamed attacker? What is the man's opinion of Jack Ryan?

3. Which two important figures watch the newscast? What are their individual reactions?

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

5. Describe the opening scene in the book, including the people and locations involved.

6. What prompts Ryan to attend a lecture at Georgetown? What occurs while he is at the university?

7. What is part of the preparation Ryan must take to protect himself and the family? Who is on board to help with the preparation? What is Ryan told to do?

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

9. Ryan learns that he has a guard on the door and questions to answer. Discuss the scene.

10. Ryan does not lie about his connection to the CIA but omits some details. What is Ryan's connection to the CIA? What does Ryan tell the press?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write your own international/political story based on "Patriot Games." Use Jack Ryan as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 2

The Prince of Wales is buried in grief when he visits Ryan in the hospital. Discuss the conversation between Ryan and the Prince. Compare and contrast the two characters. Be sure to include the fact that each has a wife and child and how that might affect the scenario.

Essay Topic 3

Write a full character description on Alexander Constantine/Constantine Duppens. What led Alex to join up with the ULA? Was Alex ever a member of the ULA or PIRA? Is Alex a mercenary, or does he see himself as a man with a mission? What type of training did Alex have before joining the terrorist organization? The author states that Alex has his own agenda, that there is more to come after he is through with the ULA. What does Alex mean when he says there is change on the horizon and he intends to be part of it?

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