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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. Which of the following is not an immediate problem for Ritter if he disobeys a direct order?

2. What is Clark's nickname?

3. John T. Clark has worked as a freelance operative since he left which military organization?

4. What type of expensive equipment is found in the home of Braden?

5. What is the code name for the operation set into motion by Ryan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ritter's position in regards to shutting down all operations except for CAPER? Who gives Ritter the order?

2. What piece of evidence is found at Cutter's home? Where is it found? Is it usable?

3. What is Cutter's position at this point in the game? Why does Cutter begin to get suspicious?

4. What does Ryan do to try and make some sense of the mess made in his absence? Who does Ryan recruit?

5. How does Clark devise a plan without knowing what is happening on the ground in Colombia?

6. The Pirates case is ready to be heard in court. Discuss the current situation and what will most likely come next.

7. What photos, taken by Bright, might be an important piece of evidence? What is the issue with the proof?

8. Explain Robby Jackson's trip to Washington, DC and meeting with Ryan.

9. Discuss the ambush arranged by Cortez. What damage was done to the vehicles involved?

10. Explain the scene in which Cortez comes upon the Cartel's meeting house. What is Cortez's reaction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

During the Operation SHOWBOAT meeting between Cutter and Ritter, it is clear that Cutter's behavior is suspicious. Explain Cutter's behavior and why it seems off to Ritter. What does Ritter ask for to ensure that the mission is legitimate? What does Cutter offer to Ritter as assurance? What conditions does Cutter put on the item? How does Ritter react? Is Cutter lying, cautious or paranoid? How might Ritter find out?

Essay Topic 3

Felix Cortez, aka Juan Diaz, approaches Moira Wolfe on a romantic level in order to gain information about the FBI Director's travel itinerary. Moira openly discusses Operation TARPON after the details of the operation have been released to the public. What information does Moira inadvertently give away? Does Cortez trick Moira or does he come by the information organically? Is Moira ever suspicious of Cortez? When does Moira find out Cortez's true intentions? What do you think caused someone in Moira's position to make such a fatal mistake? Was Moira being naïve or was Cortez incredibly clever? Explain.

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