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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What element of the Russian offensive does Pavel Alekeseyev say is crucial to its success?
(a) Extensive military action.
(b) Intimidation.
(c) Shock and awe.
(d) Surprise.

2. Toland reveals what he knows to a high-ranking military official. What is that man's full name?
(a) Sergeant Chuck Meyers.
(b) Vice Admiral Richard Pipes.
(c) Colonel Keith Oberhausen.
(d) Commander Raymond Jarvis.

3. Why is the Russian Foreign Minister's speech so significant?
(a) He's trying to intimidate other countries with boasts about Russia's well-being.
(b) He's trying to draw attention away from Russia's weakened state.
(c) He's trying to gain favor with other countries by asking for their help.
(d) He's trying to divert attention from Russia's upcoming offensive.

4. What is the Russian Politburo?
(a) Thirteen men who make decisions for Russia.
(b) Sixteen men who comprise Russia's Supreme Court.
(c) Ten men who are responsible for Russia's energy production.
(d) Twenty-five men who are in charge of Russia's military.

5. What does Sergetov note about the Politburo's decision to go to war for oil?
(a) That the Russian people want to go to war to make their country richer.
(b) That oil is more important than the lives of Russian citizens.
(c) That the Politburo wants to go to war because they hate other countries.
(d) That it's safer to send Russians to war than to let them live cold and hungry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Flynn and Calloway cover a speech by the Russian Foreign Minister. What does the Minister speak about?

2. How many Muslims attack the oil refinery in Nizhnevartovsk?

3. What does Sergetov tell the Politburo about the state of Russian affairs?

4. Almost immediately after Toland reveals what he knows, his status in the military changes. What happens?

5. After Toland shares what he knows about Russia's state of affairs, he is moved to a new office. Where is it?

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