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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Third Day, Sunday, 5 December.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what time frame does this novel take place?
(a) Cold War
(b) Iraq War
(c) Vietnam War
(d) Korean War

2. What does Konovalov assume about the Red October?
(a) It has been lost at sea
(b) It is doing its drills just hard to detect
(c) It has been delayed due to Putin's death
(d) It is running late

3. Which of the following characters taught Ramius to love the sea?
(a) Natalia
(b) His father
(c) His grandmother
(d) Sasha

4. Which of the following is the path Ramius plans to take with the Red October?
(a) Arctic, East Coast of North America, Cuba
(b) Mediteranean, Indian Ocean, East Coast of North America
(c) Mediteranean, Atlantic Ocean, Cuba
(d) Arctic, Atlantic, East Coast of South America

5. Which of the following best describes Ramius's relationship with his home country?
(a) Resentful
(b) Supportive
(c) Honorable
(d) Complicated

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Konovalov waiting for the Red October?

2. What has led Ramius to his current opinions?

3. Where was Ramius raised?

4. Which of the following best describes the level of training received by the sailors on board the Red October?

5. From what country is a submarine captain attempting to defect?

(see the answer key)

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