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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Watkins avoid paying for purchases with a check? Ashley believes it is because of the ______ on the check.

2. How many possibilities does Ryan find when searching for potential terrorist camps?

3. Who comments on Ryan's discovery of the terrorist camp?

4. The state of the case means that Ryan will acquiesce and return to the _____.

5. Who discourages Ryan from shooting Miller?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Clancy is a master at using foreshadowing to hint at various key pieces of information. Use at least five examples of foreshadowing in the story and explain why each is important. How else could Clancy reveal the pertinent information if he did not use the foreshadowing technique?

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