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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who notices the flame headed toward Cathy's car?

2. What is the name of Robby's wife?

3. Which of the following is not on the dinner menu at the Ryans' house?

4. What is the name of the man apprehended at the gatehouse?

5. In what year was Dennis Cooley's bookshop built?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jack Ryan is a historian at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. What does it mean to be a historian? Does Ryan teach about history, about the Navy, or something else entirely? What type of students does Ryan have? What else is Ryan called upon to do other than teach? What part of Ryan's job took him to the UK in the first place? How does Ryan's experience switch from the Naval Academy to the CIA? What is Ryan's military training and history? Do you think Ryan is the best person to sign on to the CIA for this case? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Admiral Greer predicts that he can get Ryan to join the CIA at least on a temporary basis. Explain in detail Greer's job, where he fits into the story, why he wants Ryan, and what his plans include. Also discuss Greer's personal attitude toward Ryan and vice versa.

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