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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 through 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Russian ship is repainted to look like a merchant ship, but they are not in normal shipping lanes. What does the crew do when the U.S. Navy questions them about this?
(a) They insist that they were off-course, and thank the Navy for bringing it to their attention.
(b) They pretend they do not speak English and go on their way.
(c) They say that they fear the heightened government tensions, and say that they are fleeing the country.
(d) They say they fear escalating hostilities, and ask the Navy to help them in the event of an attack.

2. What does Sergetov tell the Politburo about the state of Russian affairs?
(a) That Russia should feign weakness to gain foreign sympathies.
(b) That Russia is financially strong, but will need foreign oil to keep its citizens warm.
(c) That Russia is financially strong and has sufficient resources to survive the new year.
(d) That Russia is weak and will have to depend on other countries to survive the new year.

3. What is the full name of the author of the article about the importance of the Russian oil fields?
(a) Patrick Flynn.
(b) William Calloway.
(c) Michael Evans.
(d) Williams Blake.

4. Of the people who died in the attack on Russia, how many were children?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Fourteen.

5. How does Flynn react to the Russian's show of reducing their arms?
(a) He's skeptical about their honesty concerning their disarmament.
(b) He's tense about the reduction of arms in the Russian military.
(c) He's indifferent about the arms reduction.
(d) He's excited to see that the Russians are taking steps toward peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is this mission to take out the bridges so important in the war against the Soviets?

2. Morris warns the crew of the USS Pharris that the ship's orders have changed. What does he tell them?

3. Why does Chernyavin praise the man who blew up the van?

4. What is the full name of the adviser to the Russian government, who specializes in energy production?

5. Highly-trained Russian forces begin fighting on the ground in Germany. What is the special title of those forces?

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