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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. Sergetov admits that he almost wishes that he had been present at the time of the attack. Why?

3. The Russian KGB takes what political body hostage?

4. Command asks Edwards a series of questions to confirm his identity. One question makes him so angry he refuses to answer. What was it?

5. What is the code name of Russia's military offensive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Chernyavin's men after Chernyavin is detained and questioned?

2. What does Toland notice about the eulogy for the victims of the explosion at the Kremlin?

3. What does the captain of the Julius Fucik do when the ship is discovered by the U.S. Navy?

4. An AP news correspondent in Moscow does not reveal the true cause of the oil refinery fire. What does he say happened, and how does he report the fire was extinguished?

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

6. Why does the Russian Foreign Minister place so much emphasis on his proposal for arms reduction?

7. What is "Red Storm?"

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

9. Is Edwards suited to the stress of his situation?

10. Who is Robert Toland?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Near the end of the offensive in Red Storm Rising, Alekseyev feels very strongly that nuclear weapons should not be used in the conflict lest it spark a deadly nuclear exchange with Allied countries. Examine Alekseyev's thought process as he arrives at that conclusion. What is the significance of Alekseyev's reluctance to use nuclear weapons? How does the inclusion of Alekseyev's opposition to using nuclear weapons fit into the Cold War era in which Red Storm Rising was published?

Essay Topic 2

A recurring theme in Red Storm Rising is stress and its effects on different individuals. Examine the effects of stress on Morris, Edwards, Vigdis, and Alekseyev. Compare and contrast how each individual deals with their circumstances. Does one character in particular deal with stress better than the other three? Who seems to have the most effective means of dealing with their stress? Conclude your essay with an examination of how stress plays into the development of the war as a whole.

Essay Topic 3

The concept of pride and honor is important to many different characters in Red Storm Rising. Choose three individuals who value the concepts of honor and pride. Consider how those concepts influence the characters' actions. Compare and contrast the three individuals' concepts of pride and honor. Does each individual have the same concept of honor? How does each individuals' commitment to behaving with honor influence their actions in the book?

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