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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 information does Rapp share with the military people he meets after Moro is killed?
2. Where in the Philippines does Rapp's plane land?
3. Which military people does Rapp meet after Moro is killed?
4. Where are Coleman and his men dropped off, in Chapter 17?
5. Who is in charge of the Navy SEALs, in the Prelude?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Kennedy react to hearing about the failed mission at Dinagat Island?
2. How does David answer Speilman when, in Chapter 18, he asks why David wants to go through with the plan?
3. What does Coleman do when he realizes the hostages are not where he and his team expected them to be?
4. What do Anna and Kennedy do when they want to talk to each other at the White House?
5. What happens to David after he is picked up by a van once he has the attache?
6. How is Moro killed?
7. What does David warn the Israelis about after he takes the attache, in Chapter 18?
8. What does Freidman view David's meeting as a chance to do?
9. Why does Rapp hope the Philippine men will attack the Abu Sayyaf?
10. What role is McMahon, of the FBI, supposed to play in the plan for Dinagat Island?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The shifting control or, at least, the perception of the control of power in the story, is one of several factors holding a very delicately balanced story together. Choose a character whom you believe has the most power throughout the text and, using at least 3 examples from the text, support your argument.
Essay Topic 2
Research the basics of Flynn's life and explore how his personal and professional life, before writing "Executive Power," may have had an impact on the story. Explain how the world of espionage, details of military operations, and the construction of complex political situations may have been influenced by Flynn's own personal background and experiences.
Essay Topic 3
Write a 2-3 page essay arguing that Rapp is a "bad" OR "good" character. Use at least 3 examples from the story to provide evidence for your argument.
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