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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. What is the first name of Escobedo, a leader of the Colombian cartel?

2. How many prisoners were taken from the other ship?

3. The FBI is concerned that the case against the murderers may be compromised because of what kind of treatment?

4. What is the number of the compromised airstrip?

5. What nickname is given to the case of the Empire Builder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who attends the meeting in the FBI Director's office? What is discussed? How much money is involved in this newest development?

2. What action does Moira take that puts the Director in danger? How is the information passed on and to whom?

3. What is Cortez's opinion of Moira Wolfe? What is the benefit of the relationship for Cortez?

4. What happens to Moira when she returns from her weekend with Diaz? What is Moira's reaction?

5. Name at least two events that occur in Operation SHOWBOAT after the men leave Colorado.

6. Discuss the meeting between Robby and Tim Jackson. Where does it take place? What is discussed?

7. Who takes the prisoners off of Wegener's hands? What instructions are given to the new guardians?

8. Explain the scenario in which Wegener and his crew come across the Empire Builder.

9. Examine the scene in which the reader is introduced to CIA agent Clark. Describe Clark.

10. What operation does Director Jacobs discuss with Moira as he dictates details? What is the nature of the operation? What is its code name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clancy is a master at using foreshadowing to hint at various key pieces of information. Use at least five examples of foreshadowing in the story and explain why each is important. How else could Clancy reveal the pertinent information if he did not use the foreshadowing technique?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the role of the President in the various operations. List each operation and the level of involvement by the President. Of which operations was the President unaware? What information was made available to the public that condemned the President? Was the President at fault for all of the problems? Explain. How did Cutter react to the fallout? Who do you think will take the blame for lives lost? What is the definition of "collateral damage?" How does it apply in this case?

Essay Topic 3

Write a full character description on Sergeant Domingo Chavez. What leads Chavez Miller to join the special team in Colorado? What type of training did Chavez have before signing up to participate in Operation SHOWBOAT? What was supposed to be Chavez's last mission? How does Chavez fare in the jungle? What is the outcome of Chavez's contribution to the operation?

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