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What was the main goal of the night swim off San Clemente Island?
What was the main goal of the night swim off San Clemente Island?
The waters off San Clemente Island were known to be shark-free.
The waters off San Clemente Island were known to be shark-free.
False
The new Iraqi government leaders showed no signs of fear or intimidation towards Saddam Hussein during the meeting.
The new Iraqi government leaders showed no signs of fear or intimidation towards Saddam Hussein during the meeting.
False
What is the author's view on the importance of courage?
What is the author's view on the importance of courage?
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What was the author's goal in visiting Saddam every day?
What was the author's goal in visiting Saddam every day?
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Saddam was still intimidating those around him in the small room.
Saddam was still intimidating those around him in the small room.
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What happened to Saddam a year after being transferred to a proper military police unit?
What happened to Saddam a year after being transferred to a proper military police unit?
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The author visited Saddam in a small room, not a palace.
The author visited Saddam in a small room, not a palace.
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What did the author say was required to complete the night swim?
What did the author say was required to complete the night swim?
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Saddam Hussein showed remorse or submission during the meeting with the new Iraqi government leaders.
Saddam Hussein showed remorse or submission during the meeting with the new Iraqi government leaders.
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What was the main concern of the author and Mark Thomas during their night swim off San Clemente Island?
What was the main concern of the author and Mark Thomas during their night swim off San Clemente Island?
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What did the author do every day for a month in the small room?
What did the author do every day for a month in the small room?
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Saddam was able to instill fear into his subjects in the small room.
Saddam was able to instill fear into his subjects in the small room.
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Study Notes
Standing Up to Bullies
- The author recounts a night swim experience off San Clemente Island, where they swam four miles against strong currents, surrounded by sharks, including great whites.
- The author and their swim partner, Mark, were determined to complete the swim despite the risks, driven by their goal to become SEALs.
- The author emphasizes the importance of courage in overcoming obstacles, stating that without courage, individuals will be ruled by tyrants and bullies.
Saddam Hussein and the Iraq War
- The author recalls a meeting with Saddam Hussein, who was captured by US forces and held prisoner, after being removed from power.
- Saddam was defiant and unremorseful, showing no signs of submission, even in captivity.
- The author notes that Saddam's regime was responsible for the deaths of thousands of Shia Iraqis and tens of thousands of Kurds.
- Saddam had a cult of personality, drawing followers who were willing to carry out brutal acts, and had terrorized an entire nation for decades.
The Power of Courage
- The author asserts that courage is essential to achieving goals and standing up to bullies, whether in personal life or on a larger scale.
- Courage allows individuals to defy and defeat evil, and to overcome fear and intimidation.
- The author encourages readers to find the courage within themselves to stand up for what they believe in and to achieve their goals.
Standing Up to Bullies
- The author recounts a night swim experience off San Clemente Island, where they swam four miles against strong currents, surrounded by sharks, including great whites.
- The author and their swim partner, Mark, were determined to complete the swim despite the risks, driven by their goal to become SEALs.
- The author emphasizes the importance of courage in overcoming obstacles, stating that without courage, individuals will be ruled by tyrants and bullies.
Saddam Hussein and the Iraq War
- The author recalls a meeting with Saddam Hussein, who was captured by US forces and held prisoner, after being removed from power.
- Saddam was defiant and unremorseful, showing no signs of submission, even in captivity.
- The author notes that Saddam's regime was responsible for the deaths of thousands of Shia Iraqis and tens of thousands of Kurds.
- Saddam had a cult of personality, drawing followers who were willing to carry out brutal acts, and had terrorized an entire nation for decades.
The Power of Courage
- The author asserts that courage is essential to achieving goals and standing up to bullies, whether in personal life or on a larger scale.
- Courage allows individuals to defy and defeat evil, and to overcome fear and intimidation.
- The author encourages readers to find the courage within themselves to stand up for what they believe in and to achieve their goals.
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Description
Recall the thrilling experience of a four-mile night swim off San Clemente Island, navigating through choppy waters and strong currents. Test your knowledge of this adventure!
