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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the Russians to begin searching for Edwards and his men after the American attack on the Keflavik air base?
(a) They saw Edwards and his men when they left their original hiding place.
(b) They believe someone is feeding information to the Americans.
(c) A Russian patrol found their footprints near their hiding place.
(d) Edwards and his men were spotted while trying to signal for help.

2. What honor does Morris receive once he is back on American soil?
(a) He is promoted within the military.
(b) He is thanked by the military for his work as a spy.
(c) A family thanks him for fighting for his country.
(d) He receives recognition for his efforts on the Pharris.

3. How do Alekeseyev and Sergetov leave the scene the helicopter crash?
(a) They walk and then comandeer a truck.
(b) They disguise themselves and hitch hike.
(c) They hike to the nearest Russian camp.
(d) They force a local man to drive them to the nearest Russian company.

4. When Edward and Vigdis encounter an enemy helicopter, how do they avoid detection?
(a) They pose as a young, romantic couple.
(b) They hide in the reeds on the riverbank.
(c) They dive into the river..
(d) They pretend to be village fishermen.

5. What important thing does Edwards tell Vigdis about his feelings toward her before they are rescued?
(a) He tells her that he views her as a sister.
(b) He tells her that he loves her.
(c) He tells her that she reminds him of his girlfriend.
(d) He tells her that he has to leave the country without her.

6. What do Edwards and his men do with the bodies of the Russian soldiers that were killed in the farmhouse?
(a) They arrange the bodies to make it look like they were ambushed.
(b) They bury the bodies in the fields behind the farmhouse.
(c) They put them in their own jeep, push it off a cliff, and set it on fire.
(d) They leave them in the farmhouse.

7. In chapters 27-34, the Americans attack the Russians at the air base using what new technology?
(a) Planes that are undetected by radars.
(b) Radar-jamming technology.
(c) Heat-seeking missiles.
(d) Unmanned fighter drones.

8. Doghouse tells Edwards and his men are told to "take a little hike." Where are they supposed to go?
(a) To meet up with another group of stranded Marines.
(b) A distant Marine outpost.
(c) A town called Hvammsfjordur.
(d) The nearest American ship.

9. Before Morris sails from New York Harbor, he is joined by a reporter. What is the reporter's name?
(a) Patrick Flynn.
(b) Rick Kogan.
(c) William Calloway.
(d) Gerald Marzorati.

10. During his interview with Calloway, O'Malley says that the Allied troops' ability to survive depends on what?
(a) The Allies' ability to unite with other countries.
(b) All parts of the military's defenses working together.
(c) The Allied forces' ability to keep their plans secret.
(d) All troops working independantly, apart from each other.

11. What does Georgiyevich say his replacement told the Politburo when the war was discussed with the Politburo?
(a) His replacement tried to dissuade the Politburo from going to war.
(b) His replacement kept silent when asked for his report.
(c) His replacement tried to talk the Politburo into attacking immediately.
(d) His replacement told the Politburo what they wanted to hear.

12. What does Morris do to gain information from the Russian prisoners about the whereabouts of other vessels?
(a) He tries to convince the Russians to cooperate.
(b) He tortures them for information.
(c) He gives the Russians liquor and bugs their rooms.
(d) He witholds food and water until they tell him where other ships are located.

13. Morris did not receive much warning that the journalist was to join his ship, but he determines that the journalist is professional. Why?
(a) The journalist is very well-spoken.
(b) The journalist has a good reputation.
(c) The journalist only carries one bag.
(d) The journalist stays out of the way.

14. What British town houses the USS Nimitz while it is repaired and prepared for service?
(a) London.
(b) Southampton.
(c) Cornwall.
(d) Glasgow.

15. What happens to the captain that Morris replaces on his new ship?
(a) He suffers from epilepsy.
(b) He has a nervous breakdown.
(c) He collapses due to a bleeding ulcer.
(d) He dies in an enemy attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about McCafferty's kill in chapters 35-39?

2. Why does O'Malley, a member of Morris' crew, offer the credit for the submarine kill to the other ship?

3. What is the name of the girl Edwards and his men take with them when they leave the village?

4. How does Morris get the Pharris back to land after it is damaged?

5. An American soldier and Major Chapeyev are shot down in the same area, and Chapeyev attempts to take the American captive. What does the American ask the Chapeyev that dissuades him from doing so?

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