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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 felt that he knew how to talk to ___________________.

2. Richard received low reports in the area of ____________________.

3. What language had Richard learned?

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

5. Who was the new commodore of Special War Group Two?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

4. What was the name of the anti-terrorism unit Richard was placed in charge of?

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

6. Why did the hostage rescue effort end disastrously?

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

8. What was the plan to rescue the U.S. Embassy staff members taken hostage in Iran in November 1979?

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

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

Aggression seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of fear? Why does it have such a prevalent place in Beth's life? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

ROGUE WARRIOR is a classic autobiography. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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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