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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fourteenth Day, Thursday, 16 December.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition of reactor as it is used in the novel so far?
(a) An apparatus in which a nuclear-fission chain reaction can be started
(b) A large container or vat
(c) A device that introduces reluctance into a circuit
(d) A thing that undergoes a reaction

2. Which of the following is not something the USS New Jersey did when they approached the Russian Fleet?
(a) Plant a spy on board one of the ships
(b) Gather information
(c) Examine weapons
(d) Plan a strategy to use against the Russians

3. What kind of ship is the USS New Jersey?
(a) Cargo
(b) Carrier
(c) Freight liner
(d) Battleship

4. Where does Jack Ryan suggest the Red October may be?
(a) In a different ocean
(b) Lost
(c) Hiding
(d) Sunk

5. How does Ramius plan to get his crew off of the ship?
(a) Simply orders them to abandon ship
(b) Tells them the ship is damaged and they must evacuate
(c) Tells them they are under attack by the Americans
(d) Sinks the ship and relies on the Americans to save them

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words describes the act of spying?

2. To whom does Tyler explain his plan for the crew of the Red October?

3. Which of the following is the captain of the USS Dallas?

4. What is loaded onto the plane in North Carolina?

5. Who tries to sneak up on some of the Americans, but gets caught?

(see the answer key)

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