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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. How is the budget for Delta Force described in Chapter 18?

2. In military terms, as outlined in Chapter 13, what is the meaning of "misused"?

3. How is General Kroesen's support for the Delta Force described at the end of Chapter 16?

4. How many full regiments of the North Vietnamese army surround Beckwith's unit in Chapter 10?

5. What is Beckwith's concern in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Beckwith explain paranoia in Chapter 21?

3. How is Beckwith promoted to full colonel in Chapter 15?

4. How does Beckwith form his After Action Report and what are his plans for the information it contains?

5. How is Beckwith injured in Vietnam and how long does he spend in recovery?

6. What is the result of Beckwith's meeting with General Rogers in Chapter 21?

7. What is the hierarchy for Delta Force that is outlined in Chapter 22?

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

9. What leads Beckwith to Britain in Chapter 1, and what special program does he observe while he is there?

10. How is Beckwith reunited with his wife and children, and what leads him to go back to Vietnam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the trouble that Delta Force encounters in Egypt while on the Embassy rescue mission. Include descriptions of the helicopters' difficulties, the mistakes made in working on them and operating them, the lack of cooperation by foreign participants, the communication problems, and the loss of ammunition, a tanker truck, and an aircraft. Also, provide an analysis of the decision to end the mission, and whether Delta Force's preparations had an impact on the outcome of the mission, or if the mistakes made were beyond their control.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze General Meyer's involvement in Delta Force's history throughout the book. Include a description of Meyer, his background and position, and all of the ways that he helps Beckwith in developing and implementing Delta Force.

Essay Topic 3

Beckwith, Delta Force, and the government plan the rescue mission for the hostages in the American Embassy.

1) Describe the concerns for the rescue mission and the possible solutions presented for them.

2) Explain Beckwith's concerns with the helicopters, fueling, and the pilots.

3) Analyze the channels of communications that are being used for the rescue mission as well as the key elements that will be used to execute the plan.

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