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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which law enforcement agent gives into a suspicious hunch and visits the bookshop?

2. What is the name of Cathy's father?

3. Which FBI agent has been assigned to the spokesman while he is in the US?

4. What type of fire erupts in Cooley's store?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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