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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island?
(a) April 5, 1979.
(b) June 30, 1979.
(c) March 28, 1979.
(d) May 11, 1979.

2. How many beds did the Pripyat hospital have?
(a) 250.
(b) About 500.
(c) More than 400.
(d) 650.

3. After the explosion, how many safey valves were open in Unit Four control room?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

4. How old was Alexander Logachev in 1986?
(a) 31.
(b) 29.
(c) 34.
(d) 26.

5. When did the Soviet Council of MInisters issue a decree approving the construction of the RBMKs?
(a) July 17, 1966.
(b) August 9, 1966.
(c) September 29, 1966.
(d) October 2, 1986.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rose bushes did Brukhanov wanted planted in 1985?

2. On Saturday, how many tons of boric acid powder did Sklyarov order be sent from Rovno nuclear power station?

3. How many trucks from Fire Station Number Two drove up to Unit Four at Chernobyl after the explosion?

4. During a 4 p.m. meeting, how many hours did attendees believe they had to intervene before a new criticality began?

5. When did Units Five and Six of the Chernobyl station come online?

(see the answer key)

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