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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Eighth Day, Friday, 10 December.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which word best describes the medication given to Ramius's wife after her surgery?
(a) Helpful
(b) Effective
(c) Fake
(d) Poison

2. Why were all Soviet submarines recalled?
(a) To protect the homeland
(b) Ramius's letter arrived
(c) Nuclear accident
(d) Defective materials

3. Which of the following best describes the level of training received by the sailors on board the Red October?
(a) Untrained
(b) Well Trained
(c) Trained
(d) Excellently Trained

4. With whom does the Russian Ambassador meet?
(a) Ramius
(b) Jack Ryan
(c) Tyler
(d) President

5. What does the Cardinal tell the US that the mission of all Soviet subs is?
(a) Hunt down Ramius
(b) Sink the Red October
(c) Return home
(d) Guide the Red October home

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Konovalov surface?

2. During what time frame does this novel take place?

3. How many submarines does Jones hear?

4. Where is Jack Ryan located on the second day?

5. How long was Jack Ryan's nap?

(see the answer key)

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