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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. When is Director Jacobs scheduled to arrive in Bogota?

2. What is the code name given to the new operation?

3. How many men are involved in the new operation?

4. Where do the men have their drinks and conversation?

5. What is the surname of the brothers discussing valuable soldiers over drinks?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the conversation between Clark and Ritter. What orders have been given in light of the new events?

2. The Pirates have been convicted in Alabama and face the death penalty. What do the men do to try and get out of the situation? What is their only hope?

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

4. A booby trap is set at an airstrip after two guards are killed. Discuss the scene and how the operation is discovered by Cortez.

5. What are the details of the orders given to the army team deployed to the Colombian jungle?

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

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

8. Cutter and Ritter plan for another operation to coincide with SHOWBOAT. What is the second operation and what is the purpose of each?

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

10. Why is Ritter suspicious of Operation SHOWBOAT and Cutter's methods? What does Ritter require as reassurance? What does Cutter give to Ritter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bronco Williams shoots down a civilian plane that does not respond to military orders. Although the pilot and passengers die, Williams feels no remorse for his actions. Why? What was the purpose of shooting down the plane? What was Williams' rationale? What were the man's orders? Do you think the plane was really a threat to National Security? Who would make that judgment? Do you think it is okay to extinguish civilians or non-responders in order to protect the country's borders? Explain.

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

Ramon and Jesus, the men who murdered the family aboard the Empire Builder, are referred to as "pirates" throughout the book. Why are the men referred to as pirates? How can someone identify a modern day pirate? What does a pirate do? Are pirates typically dangerous? What were Ramon and Jesus after when they boarded the Empire Builder? What is the typical punishment for piracy? How do the laws change if the activity takes place in international waters? What agencies have the right to apprehend the pirates?

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