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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. The reader is given insight into the mind of which of the following?

2. What is the name of the restaurant where the men meet?

3. Where is the Ryan family on vacation?

4. The Queen's husband is referred to as the Duke of which city?

5. Where was the shipment scheduled to be delivered?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reaction of Kevin O'Donnell when he sees the news coverage of the Miller trial?

2. What questions does Ryan ask himself when trying to identify patterns within the terrorist network?

3. Who is the PIRA member discovered by the British police? What has the person supposedly done? What is the person's demeanor?

4. Who finds Alex's gun? What type of gun is it? Where is it found?

5. What is Miller's issue about working with Alex on the plan to get revenge on Ryan?

6. What is the reaction of the students in Ryan's lecture hall on his first day back at the Naval Academy?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the actions of Ryan and Cathy during the initial shoot out. Which instinct was the most automatic? Which was the strongest? Which person acted first? Do you think that the instinct to fight is stronger than the instinct to protect a spouse or child? Examine this thought and use evolutionary psychology to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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