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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. Richard inspected the SEAL equipment and found it to be __________________.

2. Richard was proud of his ability to ____________________.

3. Who controlled the money for SEAL Six?

4. What was the state of Richard's marriage in Chapter 19?

5. Who was appointed the first commander of SEAL Team Six?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were some of the men in SEAL Team Six?

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

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

4. What did Richard's unit do instead of being sent on anti-terrorist missions?

5. How did Richard begin to have more influence in his career in 1974?

6. Describe the change of command when Richard's command over SEAL Team Six expires in July 1983.

7. Describe the training mission for Richard's unit in the North Sea in November 1982.

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

9. How did two men die during SEAL Team Six training?

10. What were the implications for Richard's refusal to abide by bureaucratic rules?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Personal identity is an important theme in this book. Who were some of the people who had the strongest personalities? What were their personal codes? How did Richard measure up to these people? What was Richard's personal code? Or did he not have one? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Marcinko is a master at dramatic devices as he tells his story. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Marcinko uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

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