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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 does a member of the Russian KGB do that is dangerous?
(a) Provides secrets to the Americans
(b) Lights a cigarette near an oxygen tank
(c) Attempt to kill the injured Russian sailor
(d) Attempt to kidnap the injured Russian sailor

2. On the eleventh day, what activity is continuing to occur on the Red October?
(a) Look for the planted spy
(b) Look for the radiation leak
(c) Search for defectors
(d) Telling the crew of the mission

3. In what month does this story take place?
(a) March
(b) January
(c) December
(d) July

4. How is the Red October attempting to keep ships at a distance?
(a) Monitoring turns
(b) Sonar pings
(c) Alternating speeds
(d) Radar movements

5. Over what do the Americans and Soviets bond?
(a) Food
(b) Videos
(c) Photographs
(d) Music

Short Answer Questions

1. Who kills the spy?

2. What do the Red October and Invincible agree to do?

3. Which of the following ships decides to stop all aggressive movements in order to hunt for the Red October?

4. Who was assigned to watch the injured Russian sailor's recovery?

5. How many days did Jones track the unknown submarine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Konovalov ordered to stay behind?

2. What happens to the crew of the Red October after they are in Washington?

3. Describe what the Americans find as they explore the Red October.

4. What is revealed about the inner-workings of Soviet government on the twelfth day?

5. What is the purpose of the Ethan Allen in the plan?

6. What is revealed about the identity of the Cardinal?

7. What happens in Moscow with the Politburo after the Red October situation?

8. How do the Americans plan to use Henderson?

9. What about the injured Russian, who is identified simply as a cook is suspenseful?

10. Why do the Americans want to find the Red October?

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