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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The execution of four Russian generals has a profound impact on the rest of the Russian military. How do other military officers respond?
(a) They are angry that the Russian government interfered with the military.
(b) By being more deeply committed to the Russian government.
(c) By being fearful toward the Russian government.
(d) They are pleased that rogue officers were caught and punished.

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

3. What clue does Toland discover that indicates Russia's instability?
(a) Demonstrations and speeches in the heart of the Kremlin.
(b) Food riots in Moscow.
(c) Russian battery shortages.
(d) Hijacking of oil shipments across the country.

4. As Chernyavin's men are traveling, they find themselves face-to-face with a tank. They then hear Chernyavin's voice telling them to surrender themselves. Why does this surprise them?
(a) They are now under new leadership.
(b) They believe that Chernyavin is dead.
(c) They think that Chernyavin is working for the Germans.
(d) They think that Chernyavin is still in prison.

5. Why is this mission to take out the bridges so important in the war against the Soviets?
(a) If it is successful, the Germans can not move into Russia.
(b) If the mission fails, the Russians can take more oil.
(c) If it is successful, Soviet reinforcements can not arrive.
(d) If the mission fails, the Germans will be trapped by the Soviets.

6. Four hovercraft are about to land on Iceland's coast. Why weren't they noticed by the Navy sooner?
(a) They were disguised.
(b) They flew too quickly to be recognized.
(c) The Navy's radar did not see them.
(d) The Russians caused a diversion.

7. Almost immediately after Toland reveals what he knows, his status in the military changes. What happens?
(a) He is asked to return to active duty.
(b) His two-week reserve status is extended indefinitely.
(c) He is told to go on leave and return to the ship in a few weeks.
(d) He is dismissed from service and told to keep quiet about what he knows.

8. After Toland shares what he knows about Russia's state of affairs, he is moved to a new office. Where is it?
(a) Tampa, Florida.
(b) Norfolk, Virginia.
(c) Quantico, Virginia.
(d) Washington, D.C..

9. What is notable about the "terrorist's" statement that angers Toland's superiors?
(a) The terrorist's story is too perfect.
(b) The man is too emotional about his story.
(c) There are no hard facts available about the attack or the terrorist.
(d) The man's story is full of holes and contradictions.

10. What was the message of the movie that was televised the night before the attack on the Kremlin?
(a) That Russians must disarm immediately to prevent nuclear war.
(b) That Russians must be ready to defend against a German attack.
(c) That Russia's military is ready to fight any country if the need arises.
(d) That Russians must be careful not to involve themselves in foreign affairs.

11. Where is the air base in Iceland?
(a) Keflavik.
(b) Ingólfur.
(c) Sæglópur.
(d) Reykjavik.

12. The U.S. fires on the Julius Fucik, but are unable to sink the boat. What does the captain of the ship do?
(a) He blows up the boat to avoid capture.
(b) He returns fire until his enemies give up.
(c) He forcefully drives the ship into port.
(d) He flees back to Russia.

13. How long is the Russian military offensive supposed to last?
(a) Three to four years.
(b) Seven to nine days.
(c) Six to eight months.
(d) Two to three weeks.

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

15. 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 the Politburo wants to go to war because they hate other countries.
(c) That it's safer to send Russians to war than to let them live cold and hungry.
(d) That oil is more important than the lives of Russian citizens.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Chernyavin picks up a package at a post office. What does it contain?

3. What are Edwards and his men told to do if they find themselves in danger?

4. An AP Moscow Correspondent publishes a new story about the Nizhnevartovskv oil refinery fire. What does it say caused the explosion?

5. A Russian military official analyzes the readiness of the Russian military. What is that man's name?

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