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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 causes the delay of the Panache's return to shore?

2. Where are the men taken to begin the operation?

3. In the beginning of the chapter, Moira is daydreaming about which of the following?

4. Chavez is tempted to accept an assignment, promised that he will achieve which rank when the assignment is over?

5. How many squads are working on the mission?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the training conditions faced by Chavez and the other recruits.

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

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

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

5. Describe Wegener and his reputation in the Coast Guard.

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

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

8. Who is Ernesto Escobedo? Explain. Why is Escobedo an important person?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

US Navy Vice Admiral James Greer is forever tied to his position at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Ryan is also tied to the Naval Academy, having been a former professor of Naval History. Discuss the US Naval Academy. Examine how each man's military training and experience led them from careers at the Naval Academy to the CIA. How did Greer become Director of Intelligence? Was Greer the one that recruited Ryan to be the Deputy Director and then the Acting Director? What skills would be necessary to hold either position? What was the history between Greer and Ryan?

Essay Topic 2

Examine in detail Operation SHOWBOAT. In what locations is the operation in effect? Who is in charge of the entire operation? What part does Chavez play in the operation? What is Vega's part in the mission? Is either man ever suspicious of the purpose and scope of the operation? Are the men aware of the high level of danger they face in the jungle? What is the outcome for each man and the operation as a whole? Was the mission completed as planned? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Back stories are important as they fill in the gaps of characters' lives that may not have been addressed elsewhere. This is seen clearly in the back stories of Felix Cortez, Admiral Greer and others. Explain how Clancy uses the technique. When is the appropriate time for a back story? Does the back story always resolve unanswered questions? Where might Clancy use it in reference to other characters or situations? Give at least three examples and explain in detail.

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