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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 people Ryan saved, the Prince and Princess of Wales, were in which type of car when attacked?

2. Who is assigned to review the recon photos?

3. What is the official title of the CIA executive director?

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

5. What is the position of the person Ryan tends to avoid?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it automatically assumed that Ryan will return to the CIA?

2. What is Ryan's state in the hospital? What issue makes Ryan wary?

3. 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?

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

5. What happens to the information gathered by the recon cameras? How does it happen?

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

7. 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.

8. What does Ed Donoho do after learning about the accident involving Cathy and Sally? What is the result?

9. What is the catalyst for Ryan to agree to sign on to the CIA? What is Greer's reaction?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In the beginning Ryan is clearly ill at ease in the presence of the Queen, Duke and other Royals. Discuss in detail the way the Royals are portrayed in the book. Is the portrayal accurate? Do you think Clancy has first hand knowledge of Buckingham Palace? What is the structure of the royal family? How does a monarchy operate? Does the Queen have sole power? What role does the Duke play? How does the relationship between the Royals and the Ryans change?

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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