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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. Where is Ryan taken after leaving the hospital?
2. The Ryans are getting ready for which holiday?
3. What is the first name of the protagonist Ryan?
4. Ryan suspects that O'Donnell is gaining information on the PIRA through the use of which of the following:
5. What word best describes Ryan's feelings when met being taken away from the hospital?
Short Essay Questions
1. What misconception does Ryan have about the attack? Why is there a sense of disbelief when Ryan hears the real story?
2. Discuss the conversation held between Ryan and Jackson at home. Do the men agree?
3. 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?
4. Alex surmises that his gun has been recovered from the quarry. What is Alex's reaction to the news? What is Alex's final determination?
5. Who finds Alex's gun? What type of gun is it? Where is it found?
6. What surprise guest visits Ryan in the hospital? Describe at least part of what is discussed at the meeting.
7. 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?
8. What happens after Ryan hears a grenade blast? What does he order the family to do? How does Ryan know what to do?
9. What is at least one of the main issues between Jack and his father-in-law, Joe Muller?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Write a bio on Sergeant Major Noah Breckenridge. Breckenridge turns out to be a valuable character in the book. Explain Breckenridge's career, what part he plays in the story and why his presence is valuable.
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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