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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does NTSB conclude about the cause of explosions during the Cresta accidents?
(a) The accidents were caused by faulty spark-plugs.
(b) The accidents were caused by fuel-tank rusting from normal wear and tear.
(c) The accidents were caused by improperly treated and corroded steel.
(d) The accidents were caused by sabotage.

2. What is the current profession of the man Yamata contacts about the information about the Durling Administration?
(a) Lobbyist.
(b) U.S. Senator.
(c) Professor.
(d) Investment Banker.

3. What is the result of Koga's resignation?
(a) A general election is immediately held.
(b) The zaibatsu are overthrown.
(c) Goto becomes the Prime Minister.
(d) Riots break out across the country.

4. What are "zaibatsu"?
(a) A brand of cars.
(b) Start-up companies.
(c) Informants.
(d) Wealthy businessmen and industrialists.

5. What is Jack Ryan's profession when the novel begins?
(a) Day trader.
(b) Foreign ambassador.
(c) Security consultant.
(d) Investment banker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Yamata seeks information on which of the following?

2. What does Golovko offer Ryan when he visits Moscow?

3. What does Yamata want to know about the U.S. and Russian disarmament?

4. What do Goto and the zaibatsu encourage Japanese citizens to do shortly after the surprise attacks?

5. What does Ryan realize about the U.S. military?

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