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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 is the position of the person Ryan tends to avoid?

2. What is the name of the captured man?

3. Ryan is told not to reveal any sensitive information to which person?

4. What is the name of the guard that had been somewhat compassionate to Miller?

5. Ryan is released from the hospital and is met by which important person?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Ryan angry enough to attack O'Neil? Who stops the confrontation?

2. Why is it automatically assumed that Ryan will return to the CIA?

3. What unexpected event happens at Cooley's bookshop? What is learned when the area is surveyed afterward?

4. What is Miller's issue about working with Alex on the plan to get revenge on Ryan?

5. What happens to jeopardize Ryan's anonymity? Who is going to benefit from the information?

6. Discuss the scene in which Robby takes the terrorists inside the house by surprise.

7. Although the evening with the Royals is pleasant, there are underlying issues that create tension. Discuss at least one or two of the underlying issues.

8. What is the situation regarding Ryan's injuries? What is the status of his recovery?

9. What does Ed Donoho do after learning about the accident involving Cathy and Sally? What is the result?

10. What makes Ryan realize how grateful he is for his life in the US?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Owen is apprehensive of letting David Ashley go alone to meet with Murphy of the PIRA. Discuss the purpose of the meeting. Why does Murphy summon Ashley to Dublin? How could Owen and Ashley be sure that the PIRA would not launch an attack against the police? Can the PIRA be trusted? What does Murphy say to convince Ashley that the PIRA was not behind the attack on the Royals? Explain in detail the purpose of the PIRA and the actions they might take to further their cause.

Essay Topic 2

Admiral Greer predicts that he can get Ryan to join the CIA at least on a temporary basis. Explain in detail Greer's job, where he fits into the story, why he wants Ryan, and what his plans include. Also discuss Greer's personal attitude toward Ryan and vice versa.

Essay Topic 3

Jack Ryan begins to feel fear on a level previously unknown to him. Explain Ryan's feelings. Are they realistic? Is there a real reason to feel fear or is Ryan paranoid? What incident set off the fear? How does Ryan relate fear to the everyday life of the Prince of Wales? What does Ryan intend to discuss with the Prince? What might Ryan do to allay his fears? How do the fears affect Cathy and Sally?

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