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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Highly-trained Russian forces begin fighting on the ground in Germany. What is the special title of those forces?
(a) Vympel forces.
(b) Spezialkräfte forces.
(c) Spetznaz forces.
(d) Spezielle Operationen forces.

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

3. 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 pretend they do not speak English and go on their way.
(b) They say that they fear the heightened government tensions, and say that they are fleeing the country.
(c) They insist that they were off-course, and thank the Navy for bringing it to their attention.
(d) They say they fear escalating hostilities, and ask the Navy to help them in the event of an attack.

4. Alekeseyev is promised that the Russian Navy can achieve a certain goal. What is it?
(a) They can "close" the Atlantic.
(b) They can destroy NATO.
(c) They can return home soon.
(d) They can defeat the Americans.

5. The Russians who control the air base are attacked by American planes. What do the American planes fail to destroy?
(a) The base's air terminal.
(b) Several runways.
(c) The flight command tower.
(d) The air field.

6. As he listens to the eulogy for the Russian victims, what does Toland notice about the speech?
(a) That Russia intends to go to war.
(b) That Russia is in desperate need of financial help from other countries.
(c) That Russia intends to ask other countries for oil.
(d) That Russia intends to continue their arms reduction.

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

8. What happens to the military personnel in the Keflavik air base?
(a) They are forced to fight for the Russians.
(b) They are set free and told to warn the military that Russia is taking over.
(c) They are forced to act as the Russians' servants.
(d) They are either killed or taken hostage.

9. The Commander of the USS Pharris receives orders about how to deal with ships he encounters. What are those orders?
(a) He is to follow any enemy ships he finds, but is not to attack them.
(b) He is to engage any East Bloc warship or merchant ship.
(c) He is to evade any Soviet ships he encounters.
(d) He is to call for reinforcements any time he encounters enemy ships.

10. What kind of vessel does the USS Pharris sink?
(a) A Russian oil tanker.
(b) A merchant ship.
(c) A warship.
(d) A submarine.

11. The mission against the Soviets is successful, but it is a costly victory. Why?
(a) NATO supply lines are compromised.
(b) Many troops are captured by the Soviets.
(c) Several planes are lost during the mission.
(d) NATO forces were ambushed and had to be left behind.

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

13. Why does the captain of the Julius Fucik decide to take that course of action?
(a) The captain plans to return with reinforcements.
(b) The captain is afraid his enemies will discover Russia's plans for Red Storm.
(c) The captain is certain that he can destroy the air base alone.
(d) The boat is too damaged to dock properly.

14. What are Edwards and his men told to do once they leave their hiding place?
(a) Try to regain control of the air base.
(b) Hide in a nearby refinery.
(c) Stake out and observe an electrical plant.
(d) Sabotage the Russians' missiles.

15. Sergetov admits that he almost wishes that he had been present at the time of the attack. Why?
(a) He thinks death may be preferable to playing along with the government's plot.
(b) He thinks he could have saved some of the children.
(c) He feels that he could have stopped the attack.
(d) He wishes he could have been a hero because of his death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Russia does something to indicate that they are reducing their nuclear arms. What do they do?

2. Four hovercraft are about to land on Iceland's coast. Why weren't they noticed by the Navy sooner?

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

4. What is the name of the ship Toland's commanding officer is in charge of?

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

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