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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Signaled by General Vaught, what is the operation developed in Chapter 31 known as?
(a) Operation Rice Bowl.
(b) Operation Wheat Bowl.
(c) Operation Heat Wave.
(d) Operation Desert Rescue.

2. As described in Chapter 36, how many helicopters are needed for the mission?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

3. Who has the authority to "flip the switch" to call the Delta Force into action?
(a) The president.
(b) Congress.
(c) The Special Forces commander.
(d) The vice president.

4. What reminder does the president make to Beckwith in Chapter 45?
(a) The future requests to use Delta Force will be approved.
(b) Delta Force is still effective.
(c) The mission is not his responsibility.
(d) The hostages still need to be rescued.

5. Who joins the men from Delta Force on their trip to Washington?
(a) Major Taylor.
(b) Major Roberts.
(c) Major Shaw.
(d) Major Smithton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about the physical fitness program of the Delta Force?

2. What analogy does Beckwith make about Intelligence in Chapter 35?

3. Where is it decided that pilots should refuel for the mission?

4. Which of the following is not compared to the helicopters and their handling mentioned in the beginning of Chapter 45?

5. What causes intelligence to be lost in the CIA?

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes are made to the plan for fueling and refueling in Chapters 36 and 37?

2. What is unique about the physical fitness training of the soldiers in Delta Force?

3. What is Beckwith focused on as the book ends?

4. How does the president react to the cancellation of the mission?

5. What problems are the helicopter pilots having in Chapter 35, and which possible solutions are presented?

6. What test does Beckwith give the soldiers in Chapter 28, and how do they respond?

7. What leads to the evacuation of the soldiers and the end of the mission for Delta Force?

8. What does Beckwith inform the generals he will need in order to complete the mission successfully in Chapter 34?

9. What is happening to Delta Force in Chapter 38?

10. Who travels to Washington on behalf of Delta Force in Chapter 31 and what is the situation that is taking place?

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