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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Twelfth Day, Tuesday, 14 December.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following tracks all naval operations?
(a) Soviet propulsion systems
(b) Sonar surveillance system
(c) Silent propulsion systen
(d) Secret surveliance propulsion

2. Where is Ryan sent?
(a) England
(b) USS Kennedy
(c) Russia
(d) USS Bremerton

3. Why is Jack Ryan called back to the CIA?
(a) To meet with the president
(b) To be debriefed
(c) To study photographs
(d) To interpret a message

4. What is Jack Ryan's specialty as related to the military?
(a) Strategy
(b) Current world conflicts
(c) History
(d) Battle plans

5. Which vessel does the pentagon decide should begin tracking the Red October?
(a) Kennedy
(b) Porgy
(c) Dallas
(d) Invincible

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition of reactor as it is used in the novel so far?

2. Which of the following words best describes the morale on board of the Red October on the first day?

3. Which of the following words describes the act of spying?

4. What has happened concerning the Soviet Navy in the North Atlantic?

5. What does the Cardinal tell the US that the mission of all Soviet subs is?

(see the answer key)

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