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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 the person's role in the PIRA?

2. What award do the students give to Ryan?

3. What sport is discussed on the way home from the airport?

4. With whom does Ryan get into an argument at the hospital?

5. Jack Ryan is dismayed when he is not longer able to remain _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. The reader is introduced to Dennis Cooley, a bookstore owner. Discuss Cooley and why he is an important part of the story.

2. Ryan finally gets to leave the hospital and is relieved. Ryan becomes uneasy when he is escorted to Buckingham Palace. Discuss Ryan's experience at Buckingham Palace and how it affects his involvement in the case.

3. What information does the doctor give to Ryan and Jackson regarding Cathy's condition? What is said about Sally?

4. Ryan is warned not to give out any sensitive information to which person? What is Ryan's opinion of the person? What does the person think of Ryan?

5. What is being tracked at the terrorist training camp? What is the purpose of the tracking system?

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

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 problem with listening in on Cooley's phone conversations? Who does Cooley call?

9. Why is the British press being so hard on the Prince of Wales? Why is the Prince being blamed for the tragedy? What does Ryan say in response?

10. What misconception does Ryan have about the attack? Why is there a sense of disbelief when Ryan hears the real story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jack and Cathy Ryan are on vacation when gunfire erupts on the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace. Discuss the scene in detail. What was your first reaction to the event in the story? What did the incident involve? Why did Ryan get involved? Why did Ryan have a gun? Do you think Ryan did the right thing? Explain the dynamic between Ryan and the gunmen. Who do you think Ryan was trying to protect? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the ULA and the PIRA. What do the abbreviations stand for and how are the groups similar? Were the groups ever connected in any way? Explain. Which do you think is more dangerous? Why? Summarize the core mission of each group and the plans used to accomplish that mission.

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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