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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the novel, what job is Jack Ryan offered by President Durling?
(a) National Security Advisor.
(b) Defense Directives Chairman.
(c) Internal Security Commissioner.
(d) Secretary of Security Directives.

2. What development occurs in the FBI investigation on Vice-President Kealty shortly after the NTSB investigation?
(a) The FBI drops the case.
(b) Kealty flees the country.
(c) President Durling grants him a pardon.
(d) The FBI amasses enough evidence to arrest him.

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

4. Yamata seeks information on which of the following?
(a) U.S. trade agreements.
(b) Military blueprints.
(c) U.S. nuclear launch codes.
(d) Military deployments.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reaction of the zaibatsu to the Trade Reform Act?

2. How many people are killed in the accident that leads to an NTSB investigation?

3. About how much has U.S. military power been reduced from its former capacity?

4. How often do U.S. Japanese war game exercises take place?

5. Which of the following is most important in Yamata's plan to bring down America?

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