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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From how many designs would the design for the Sarcophagus project be chosen?
(a) 20.
(b) 18.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

2. By the time a scientist from the Kurchatov Insitute warned that the design for the RBMK was too dangerous to be put into civilian operation, how many RBKTs had the government already decreed be built?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

3. How old was one of Dyatlov's sons when he died from leukemia?
(a) 7.
(b) 9.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

4. When was a statement finally issued by TASS regarding the accident at Chernobyl?
(a) April 29 at 5 p.m.
(b) April 30 at 6 p.m.
(c) April 28 at 8 p.m.
(d) April 27 at 4 p.m.

5. In September, what became the official death toll of the nuclear accident?
(a) 67.
(b) 46.
(c) 31.
(d) 58.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time did a purple cone of iridescent flame leap 150 meters into the air around Chernobyl's ventilation stack?

2. By the end of the week, how many did the New York Post say had died in Ukraine from unconfirmed reports?

3. How many days did Vladimir Usatenko spend inside the zone at Chernobyl?

4. On Tuesday, April 29, how many victims of the accident were hospitalized in Moscow?

5. In Chapter 11 because of the secret nature of his mission, how long was it before Velikhov was able to call his wife?

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