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The Ryan/Clark World Trivia Quiz

A quiz based on the world created by Tom Clancy, where the Ryan and Clark families take the lead roles. ("Without Remorse" to "The Bear and the Dragon")

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

Author
jez_mcgad

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
152,986

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
757

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. What was referred to as the Northern Resource Area? Hint

Alaska

Siberia

Kola Peninsula

Greenland

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Question 2 of 15

2. The USA and USSR signed a treaty to destroy all their ICBMs.

True

False

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Question 3 of 15

3. What unit did Clark serve with in Vietnam? Hint

7th Light Infantry

1st Marine Regiment

7th Air Cavalry

3rd Special Operations Group

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Question 4 of 15

4. How does Dr Ryan commute as FLOTUS? Hint

Porsche 911

USSS Limousine

USMC VH-60

USAF UH-1

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Question 5 of 15

5. According to the terrorists who planted the bomb, who masterminded the nuclear detonation in Denver? Hint

Hussein

Goto

Daryaei

Yamata

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Question 6 of 15

6. What was the Secret Service nickname for President Roger Durling?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Where did Rainbow 6 and Rainbow Team 2 commander meet for the first time? Hint

Colorado

Columbia

Hereford

Quantico

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Question 8 of 15

8. What rank does Robert Jackson finally make? Hint

Captain

Admiral (4 star)

Admiral (3 star)

Admiral (2 star)

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Question 9 of 15

9. What was the name of the submarine sunk as a decoy for Red October? Hint

Dallas

Politovsky

Ethan Allan

Podgy

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Question 10 of 15

10. Where did Ryan meet Gerasimov to discuss the latter's defection? Hint

American Embassy (Moscow)

Sheremetyevo Airport

2 Dzerzhinsky Square

Moscow tram station

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Question 11 of 15

11. In "The Bear and the Dragon," which country is the newest NATO member?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which Admiral commanded a Destroyer squadron in the Japanese conflict? Hint

Admiral Sanchez

Admiral Mancuso

Admiral Sato

Admiral Jackson

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which American ship bombarded North Vietnamese flak positions to allow the Boxwood Green teams to infiltrate? Hint

USS Skipjack

USS Michigan

USS New Jersey

USS Newport News

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Question 14 of 15

14. Where did Colonel-General Gennady Bondarenko first display his combat talents? Hint

Vietnam

Siberia

Chehenya

Afghanistan

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of the following is not one of the Ryan's children? Hint

Peter

Olivia

Jack

Katie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was referred to as the Northern Resource Area?

Answer: Siberia

Since Jack Ryan came into the White House, this territory has been sought after by several sovereign states.

2. The USA and USSR signed a treaty to destroy all their ICBMs.

Answer: True

This was accomplished soon after the crisis that ended "The Sum of All Fears."

3. What unit did Clark serve with in Vietnam?

Answer: 3rd Special Operations Group

He still has the SEAL tattoo on his arm.

4. How does Dr Ryan commute as FLOTUS?

Answer: USMC VH-60

Since there are only 3 main highways between Washington and Baltimore, it wouldn't be safe for a USSS convoy during rush hour traffic.

5. According to the terrorists who planted the bomb, who masterminded the nuclear detonation in Denver?

Answer: Daryaei

Daryaei was not actually responsible for the attack. However, the terrorists told the interrogators this to provoke the U.S. to respond by attacking Iran, thus shaming and discrediting the U.S. in the eyes of the world.
Goto is the Japanese Prime Minister, who was suplanted by Yamata in "Debt of Honour", before Daryaei created the "United Islamic Republic" in "Executive Orders".

6. What was the Secret Service nickname for President Roger Durling?

Answer: Jumper

He was given this name in honour of his time with the 82nd Airborne.

7. Where did Rainbow 6 and Rainbow Team 2 commander meet for the first time?

Answer: Colorado

Ding met Clark for the first time during a training exercise for "Operation Showboat", in Colorado.

8. What rank does Robert Jackson finally make?

Answer: Admiral (3 star)

Vice Admiral Jackson retired from military service as the operations director for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

9. What was the name of the submarine sunk as a decoy for Red October?

Answer: Ethan Allan

Its crew was made up of mainly officers and senior chiefs when it made its last cruise.

10. Where did Ryan meet Gerasimov to discuss the latter's defection?

Answer: Moscow tram station

Ryan trapped KGB director Gerasimov into defecting to preserve the west-friendly Premier Narmanov.

11. In "The Bear and the Dragon," which country is the newest NATO member?

Answer: Russia

Russia was invited to join NATO in the hope of deterring an attack from China.

12. Which Admiral commanded a Destroyer squadron in the Japanese conflict?

Answer: Admiral Sato

Mancuso was COMSUBPAC, Jackson was given command of a carrier battle group and Sanchez was in fact a Captain, and the CO of the carrier's air wing. Admiral Sato's ship sunk while his brother watched from overhead in his Boeing 747.

13. Which American ship bombarded North Vietnamese flak positions to allow the Boxwood Green teams to infiltrate?

Answer: USS Newport News

Kelly had already entered North Vietnam via USS Skipjack and an underwater diving sled.

14. Where did Colonel-General Gennady Bondarenko first display his combat talents?

Answer: Afghanistan

Bondarenko courageously defended the Russian SDI research facility near Dushanbe from numerous Afghan attackers in "Cardinal of the Kremlin."

15. Which of the following is not one of the Ryan's children?

Answer: Peter

Olivia is Sally's proper name, a peace offering to Cathy Ryan's parents; she was born before "Patriot Games." Jack Jr. was born at the end of this book.

Source: Author jez_mcgad

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