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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Toland's ship is put out of commission by the Russians, where is he sent?

2. What was the message of the movie that was televised the night before the attack on the Kremlin?

3. Alekeseyev is promised that the Russian Navy can achieve a certain goal. What is it?

4. What is Toland's response to the news of the generals' executions, and how do his superiors react?

5. What does the Politburo decide after Sergetov's report?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Russian Navy do to make Patrick Flynn suspicious about the Russian arms reduction?

2. What are some obstacles Edwards and his men face once they escape the air base?

3. What are some reasons that the destruction of the oil refinery in Nizhnevartovsk so significant to the Russians?

4. Who is Robert Toland?

5. Why does one of Chernyavin's men blow up the van they traveled in?

6. Describe the actions Edwards and his men take immediately after the attack on the Icelandic air base.

7. What happens to the Nimitz, the ship Toland is aboard during a Russian attack?

8. How are the Russians' missiles damaged?

9. What is suspicious about the confession of the alleged terrorist who claims responsibility for the attack on the Kremlin?

10. What does Toland suspect about the explosion in the Kremlin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Russia's history during World War II plays an important role in the development of Red Storm. Briefly explain Russia's past conflict with Germany, then trace the significance of that history throughout the book's plot. How does the Russian government manipulate the country's past enmity with Germany to serve its own purpose?

Essay Topic 2

When the term "Red Storm" is introduced, it is described as a "plan for a mechanized attack into West Germany and the Low Countries." The offensive is supposed to last no more than a few weeks and is to rely heavily on the element of surprise. Does the initial plan for Red Storm seem reasonable? Develop an argument either supporting Red Storm as it is originally introduced, or against it. If you argue for Red Storm, explain why that plan is the best possible plan. If you argue against it, provide an alternate plan for attack.

Essay Topic 3

Red Storm Rising was published in the midst of the Cold War. It includes many elements of Cold War politics, technological advances, and plays on many emotions and fears commonly held by people during the Cold War era. For a novel that is so time-specific, is Red Storm Rising still culturally significant today?

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