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Jack Ryan's Career Trivia Quiz

I love all of Tom Clancy's works, but especially those of the Jack Ryan universe. See if you can answer these questions about Jack's career.

A multiple-choice quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
reedy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
107,498

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1898

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In which branch of the military did Jack Ryan begin his career? Hint

Air Force

Army

Marines

Navy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why was his military career cut short at the age of 23? Hint

He committed a crime.

He quit.

He hurt his back.

He joined the C.I.A.

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Question 3 of 10

3. After leaving military service, what career did Jack pursue? Hint

Historian

Stockbroker

C.I.A. Analyst

Politician

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Question 4 of 10

4. After four years in his civilian job, Jack went back to school to complete his Ph.D. What was his field of study? Hint

History

Foreign Relations

Economics

Political Science

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Question 5 of 10

5. Jack's first exposure to the C.I.A. came after successfully preventing the assassination of the Prince of Wales (in "Patriot Games").

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. After being talked into joining the C.I.A. following the events of "Patriot Games," what position does Jack fill? Hint

Analyst

Field Operative

Deputy Director Intelligence

Assistant to Deputy Director Intelligence

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Question 7 of 10

7. What event brings Jack to the position of Deputy Director Intelligence? Hint

Admiral Greer's resignation.

Admiral Greer's death.

Presidential appointment.

Admiral Greer's promotion.

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Question 8 of 10

8. After Deputy Director Intelligence, what position does Jack advance to next? Hint

Deputy Director Central Intelligence

Deputy Director Operations

Director Intelligence

National Security Advisor

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Question 9 of 10

9. Does Jack go directly from D.D.C.I. to National Security Advisor?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. How long did Jack officially fill the role of Vice President before he became the President of the United States? Hint

He didn't

Two hours

Five minutes

One day

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which branch of the military did Jack Ryan begin his career?

Answer: Marines

He served as a 2nd Lieutenant on the USS Guam.

2. Why was his military career cut short at the age of 23?

Answer: He hurt his back.

His platoon's helicopter crashed during a NATO exercise over Crete.

3. After leaving military service, what career did Jack pursue?

Answer: Stockbroker

Joe Muller, the vice-president of the company that Jack worked for (Merrill-Lynch), introduced Jack to his daughter Caroline (Cathy). They fell in love and eventually married.

4. After four years in his civilian job, Jack went back to school to complete his Ph.D. What was his field of study?

Answer: History

After completing his doctorate, Jack took a teaching position at the U.S. Naval Academy.

5. Jack's first exposure to the C.I.A. came after successfully preventing the assassination of the Prince of Wales (in "Patriot Games").

Answer: False

While he was teaching at the U.S. Naval Academy, Jack did consulting work for the C.I.A.

6. After being talked into joining the C.I.A. following the events of "Patriot Games," what position does Jack fill?

Answer: Analyst

While only an analyst, Jack is being groomed for the position of Admiral Greer's assistant. His excellent diligence and insight has him thrown into some heroic action in "The Hunt for Red October."

7. What event brings Jack to the position of Deputy Director Intelligence?

Answer: Admiral Greer's death.

Admiral James Greer succumbed to cancer in "Clear and Present Danger." This chapter of the Jack Ryan novels also has his first interaction with Field Operative Mr. Clark.

8. After Deputy Director Intelligence, what position does Jack advance to next?

Answer: Deputy Director Central Intelligence

We never see his promotion in the books. At the beginning of "The Sum of All Fears" Jack is already the D.D.C.I.

9. Does Jack go directly from D.D.C.I. to National Security Advisor?

Answer: No

Jack retires from government service for a period of two years before he is asked to take the position by the President.

10. How long did Jack officially fill the role of Vice President before he became the President of the United States?

Answer: He didn't

President Durling had presented Jack's name to Congress, and they had voted to accept him for the position, but Jack had not been officially sworn into office at the time of the President's death. Very shortly after that, he was sworn in as the President of the United States.

Source: Author reedy

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