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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. What happens to the Pharris in chapter 27?

2. Morris decides to treat the prisoners from the sunken submarine in a very unusual way. Why does Morris decide to treat the prisoners this way?

3. When Edward and Vigdis encounter an enemy helicopter, how do they avoid detection?

4. What is the full name of the captain of the Battleaxe?

5. Before O'Malley sank the submarine, what role did he play as a helicopter pilot?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the after-effects of the Allies' defensive maneuver they call "Doolittle."

2. Give an example of a character who is concerned about Morris's ability to captain the Ruben James. Why is the character concerned?

3. Do the crews of the Ruben James and the Battleaxe get along?

4. Why is McCafferty frustrated with his actions against the Russians?

5. What prompts Sergetov to ask Georgiyevich if the war is a mistake?

6. Describe the interaction between the Russian and American pilots who end up near each other in the ocean after an air fight.

7. Why does Morris have to arrange for a tug boat to haul the Pharris back to shore?

8. How does Morris respond when the Battleaxe asks, "What the Devil is a Ruben James?"

9. What does O'Malley say is significant about the military's refusal to use the word "killing"?

10. When Alekeseyev and Sergetov discuss the offensive in Germany, do they decide that the war is going well, or that it is going poorly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The two opposing sides of the conflict in Red Storm Rising each have an overarching plan for victory. The Soviet government places a great deal of emphasis on the element of surprise, and the Allied forces focus extensively on cooperation and unity in the face of the Russian threat. Examine the two sides' different ideals and how each side believes their concept will help them win the war. Which side is most effective in keeping to their plan? How did each concept play into the end of the war?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the structure and political maneuvering of the Russian government through Red Storm Rising's plot. After establishing the style, structure, and function of the Russian government, analyze how those elements influence the outcome of the Red Storm offensive. If the country's government was structured differently, would the outcome of the war have been the same? Be sure to support each point with a specific example from the novel.

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