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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 through 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What political body does the Politburo suggest should be eliminated?
(a) The Russian Council.
(b) NATO.
(c) The United Nations.
(d) The European Union.

2. What is the Russian Politburo?
(a) Thirteen men who make decisions for Russia.
(b) Sixteen men who comprise Russia's Supreme Court.
(c) Ten men who are responsible for Russia's energy production.
(d) Twenty-five men who are in charge of Russia's military.

3. Why is the Russian Foreign Minister's speech so significant?
(a) He's trying to gain favor with other countries by asking for their help.
(b) He's trying to intimidate other countries with boasts about Russia's well-being.
(c) He's trying to divert attention from Russia's upcoming offensive.
(d) He's trying to draw attention away from Russia's weakened state.

4. How long is the Russian military offensive supposed to last?
(a) Seven to nine days.
(b) Six to eight months.
(c) Three to four years.
(d) Two to three weeks.

5. What does the AP Moscow Correspondent say extinguished the fire?
(a) Military helicopters.
(b) Hundreds of firefighters and volunteers.
(c) A freak snowstorm.
(d) Sophisticated fire extinguishers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The mission against the Soviets is successful, but it is a costly victory. Why?

3. What does Sergetov tell the Politburo about the state of Russian affairs?

4. What is the name of the man who leads a mission that targets thirty-six bridges and Soviet troop support?

5. What happens to Chernyavin after he is caught?

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