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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event causes the U.S. administration to plan a trip to Moscow to celebrate?
(a) The signing of a new non-proliferation act.
(b) The dismantling of the last U.S. nuclear missile.
(c) The second Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty.
(d) The dismantling of the last Russian nuclear missile.

2. What is Ryan's relationship with Sergey Golovko?
(a) They are distant cousins.
(b) They are old friends.
(c) They are former adversaries.
(d) They are war buddies.

3. Where does Raizo Yamata buy land?
(a) Hokkaido.
(b) Saipan.
(c) Kamchatka.
(d) Kyushu.

4. Which of the following is most important in Yamata's plan to bring down America?
(a) Force.
(b) Technology.
(c) International opinion.
(d) Surprise.

5. What do Japanese banks start investing in shortly after the Trade Reform Act is passed?
(a) U.S. Treasury notes.
(b) International commodities.
(c) U.S. parts manufacturers.
(d) International oil companies.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his meeting with Searls in New York, where does Yamata travel to in order to meet with political and military leaders?

2. Why are investors cautious about heavy investment in the U.S. auto industry?

3. What are "zaibatsu"?

4. What is the state of India when the novel begins?

5. What does NTSB conclude about the cause of explosions during the Cresta accidents?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Trade Reform Act passed? What does it do?

2. What is Yamata's plan with regard to his dealings with Russia?

3. What is Jack Ryan's background, and what is his life like when the novel begins?

4. How does Yamata's financial tracking program affect the U.S. economic collapse?

5. Explain Golovko's offer to Ryan.

6. Who is Admiral Mike Dubro? What is his opinion on events in the Indian Ocean?

7. How does the Trade Reform Act negatively impact Japan's economy?

8. How effective is the Japanese strike against the U.S. Navy? What are the results of this engagement for the Navy?

9. Soon after the passing of the Trade Reform Bill, what is the state of the nuclear disarmament between the U.S. and Russia?

10. How does Yamata act on the information he gains about the Durling administration?

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