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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 word does Beckwith use at the end of Chapter 12 to describe Delta Force?

2. What inspires the original Delta Force?

3. Who helps to straighten out Delta's Force positioning within the military hierarchy in Chapter 22?

4. When does Beckwith get shot in Chapter 13?

5. In Chapter 1, who is with Beckwith on his trip to Britain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference in size between the British SAS and Beckwith's Delta Force, as it is being planned in Chapter 16?

2. As described in the Prologue, what does the plan for Delta Force include?

3. What is the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

4. What does Beckwith observe while he is recovering from his injury?

5. What problem does Beckwith face in Chapter 20, and how is it solved?

6. What is the purpose of the Prologue in "Delta Force"?

7. What is Beckwith's writing style, and how does it affect the presentation of military procedures?

8. How does Beckwith describe the compound in Vietnam and how long does it take him to recruit the first Delta Force team?

9. How long does Beckwith spend in a "search and destroy" mission in Vietnam, and what effect does this have on him?

10. What is needed in order for Delta Force to fit in the military hierarchy, and what are the results of the first attempt to accomplish this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the sacrifices that are made by military families, their motivation, and the possible effects of the separation that they endure in order to protect the country. Also, provide an analysis of Beckwith's family situation, how his wife is mentioned throughout the book, the importance of her support, and the way they deal with the missions he participates in.

Essay Topic 2

Beckwith's trip to Vietnam proves to be an important step in the development of Delta Force.

1) Describe Beckwith's mission in Vietnam and how he acclimates himself to the Vietnamese.

2) Explain how Beckwith assembles the first Delta Force on a base in Vietnam.

3) Describe the battle at Plei Me and the involvement of the Air Force.

4) Compare the disagreement about the helicopters used in Plei Me with the complications that happen with the helicopters used in Operation Eagle Claw.

Essay Topic 3

In "Delta Force", Beckwith uses many different literary techniques to maintain the interest of the reader and inform them at the same time.

1) Describe the tone of the book, including how Beckwith delivers the information in a way that is easy to understand.

2) Explain Beckwith's view of himself, and how his personality is evident in his writing style.

3) Describe the effectiveness of the use of a literary flashback to provide a necessary understanding of Beckwith's experiences leading up to the creation of Delta Force.

4) Analyze the structure of the book (length of chapters, order of events, etc.).

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