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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. Who did Richard assign to centralize staff functions?

2. SEAL Team Six began their training with ___________________.

3. The anti-terrorism unit was composed of ____________ men.

4. How many SEALs does Richard take to Beirut, Lebanon to check on U.S. Embassy security in December of 1982?

5. Richard became a briefer to the Secretary of the Navy when the SEAL Six team was involved in the U.S. invasion of which country?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the hostage rescue effort end disastrously?

2. What tragedy could have been prevented had officials acted on Richard's advice in the situation in Lebanon regarding the U.S. Embassy?

3. Describe SEAL Team Six's involvement in the U.S. invasion of Grenada in 1983.

4. How did Richard manage to sidestep Dick Coogan's XO, Scott Sullivan?

5. What were some of the maneuvers that SEAL Team Six learned in training exercises?

6. How did Richard manage to alienate Ted Lyon, a superior officer regarding the use of a field?

7. Describe how Richard spent his free time while in Cambodia.

8. What did Richard risk losing by leaving Virginia Beach and heading to Cambodia?

9. What did Richard learn about his own vulnerability regarding the disastrous attempt to rescue the hostages in Iran?

10. What advice was Richard given when it became clear that he could not attend War College?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ambition takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of Richard's ambitions? Was he consumed with winning and getting ahead? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Marcinko uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Readers may find Richard's use of humor a bit surprising due to Richard's imposing physical demeanor. Describe Richard's sense of humor and then cite at least two examples of humor used in the book.

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