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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. To what unit is Robby Jackson's younger brother assigned?

2. What is the name of the town where Cortez has been running his operation?

3. Who assures Ryan that the agency's actions in Colombia are above board?

4. Clark hopes to create an atmosphere of ______ within the Cartel.

5. Who accepts full responsibility for causing the breach and the death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Robby Jackson goes aboard the USS Ranger. What is Jackson's mission? What does he find on the ship?

2. Discuss the meeting between Ryan and Clark. What do the men have in common?

3. What attempt is made by Ritter and Moore to find out Ryan's plans in Colombia? How is the attempt thwarted?

4. What is the reaction of the President and other high level officials regarding the bombing in Medellin? What steps does the President take to try and sweep it under the rug?

5. Discuss the extraction made by Johns and Ryan. What happens to the helicopter?

6. What is the concern raised in the conversation between Robby and Tim Jackson? What rumor is discussed?

7. How does Clark manage to re-establish radio communication with the ground troops? What had happened to the previous situation?

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

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

10. Discuss the Patterson brothers, who they are and how they play a part in the Pirates case.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Compare and contrast the CIA and the FBI. What do the abbreviations stand for and how are the groups similar? Were the groups ever connected in any way? Explain. Which do you think is more important? Why? Summarize the core mission of each group as well as the authority each one holds. Which has more power in the various operations such as SHOWBOAT, CAPER, and TARPON? Which branches of the military are involved? How do the directors manage to keep all of the agencies informed while not stepping on toes?

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