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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. How many SEALS would have been killed had the training ammunition been live?

2. When did Richard's command over SEAL Team Six run out?

3. When did Richard undergo the ritual of changing of command?

4. What language had Richard learned?

5. Why did Richard have a reprimand on his record?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who was Tom Williams and what role did he have in Richard's unit?

5. Who was Brigadier General Wegener and how did Richard get along with him?

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

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

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

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

10. Explain how Richard retaliates against Ted Lyon who made negative reports about Richard.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Richard was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Richard's life through this book, what were his biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did he manage through them? How did his coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of his life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting and time period for Richard's childhood What was America like during this time period? What was the American middle-class lifestyle like during this time period? How important are the time period and setting to the attitudes and issues of Richard, his family and friends?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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