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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 35 through 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) It's the safest way to get the Russians off the Pharris.
(b) It's the best way to gain information from them.
(c) It's to prevent the Russians from spying on the Americans.
(d) It's to avenge the deaths of the soldiers the Russians killed.

2. What marking will the Pharris receive that indicates that it has sunk a submarine?
(a) A submarine will be painted on the bow.
(b) All of the men will be given special medals.
(c) The Pharris will be given a new name.
(d) A special flag will be flown on the ship.

3. The execution of four Russian generals has a profound impact on the rest of the Russian military. How do other military officers respond?
(a) By being more deeply committed to the Russian government.
(b) By being fearful toward the Russian government.
(c) They are pleased that rogue officers were caught and punished.
(d) They are angry that the Russian government interfered with the military.

4. When the Russians locate a damaged American submarine, another Allied vessel distracts the Russians and leads them away. What is the name of that vessel?
(a) The Pharris.
(b) The Nimitz.
(c) The Reuban James.
(d) The Chicago.

5. What happens to the farmhouse after Edwards and his men dispose of the Russian bodies?
(a) Edwards and his men burn it.
(b) The fate of the house itself is not mentioned.
(c) The Russians occupy the house.
(d) It is abandoned.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new job is Morris given once he is back in the States?

2. What do Edwards and his men do when they realize that they have been located by the Russians on the mountain?

3. Edwards notes that Vigdis does not complain about having to move about in hostile territory. Why is this especially significant?

4. Edwards and his men are supposed to hike about two hundred miles. How long is their journey supposed to last?

5. What does the AP Moscow Correspondent say extinguished the fire?

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