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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The Russian ship is repainted to look like a merchant ship, but they are not in normal shipping lanes. What does the crew do when the U.S. Navy questions them about this?
(a) They insist that they were off-course, and thank the Navy for bringing it to their attention.
(b) They pretend they do not speak English and go on their way.
(c) They say they fear escalating hostilities, and ask the Navy to help them in the event of an attack.
(d) They say that they fear the heightened government tensions, and say that they are fleeing the country.
2. What does Sergetov note about the Politburo's decision to go to war for oil?
(a) That the Politburo wants to go to war because they hate other countries.
(b) That it's safer to send Russians to war than to let them live cold and hungry.
(c) That oil is more important than the lives of Russian citizens.
(d) That the Russian people want to go to war to make their country richer.
3. Command asks Edwards a series of questions to confirm his identity. One question makes him so angry he refuses to answer. What was it?
(a) Why his wife divorced him.
(b) What happened to his girlfriend.
(c) Where his mother is buried.
(d) Why his father left his family.
4. During Edwards's move away from his location, something happens that makes him ashamed of himself. What is it?
(a) He freezes while crossing a road and is nearly discovered.
(b) He loses his temper and slaps one of his men.
(c) He executes a Russian patrol that discovers his men.
(d) One of his men is killed by a Russian patrol.
5. Sergetov admits that he almost wishes that he had been present at the time of the attack. Why?
(a) He wishes he could have been a hero because of his death.
(b) He feels that he could have stopped the attack.
(c) He thinks he could have saved some of the children.
(d) He thinks death may be preferable to playing along with the government's plot.
6. Once the men have rejoined Chernyavin, they blow up the van they were in. How?
(a) With a hand-grenade.
(b) With a rocket-launcher.
(c) With dynamite.
(d) With plastic explosives.
7. What is the Russian Politburo?
(a) Ten men who are responsible for Russia's energy production.
(b) Thirteen men who make decisions for Russia.
(c) Sixteen men who comprise Russia's Supreme Court.
(d) Twenty-five men who are in charge of Russia's military.
8. What is the name of the alleged terrorist who admits to the attack on Russia?
(a) Franz Meinhof.
(b) Axel Springer.
(c) Horst Mahler.
(d) Gerhardt Falken.
9. A Russian military official analyzes the readiness of the Russian military. What is that man's name?
(a) Ibrahim Tolkaze.
(b) Pavel Alekeseyev.
(c) Major Chapeyev.
(d) Commander Daniel X. McCafferty.
10. After Toland shares what he knows about Russia's state of affairs, he is moved to a new office. Where is it?
(a) Norfolk, Virginia.
(b) Quantico, Virginia.
(c) Washington, D.C..
(d) Tampa, Florida.
11. Toland believes that the incident in Russia was faked. What reason would Russia have to fake something of this magnitude?
(a) Faking an attack would allow Russia to declare war on another country.
(b) Faking a terrorist attack would make other countries feel bad for Russia and offer them oil.
(c) Faking a terrorist attack would justify heightened military activity.
(d) An explosion would frighten Russians and make them want to go to war.
12. What political body does the Politburo suggest should be eliminated?
(a) NATO.
(b) The Russian Council.
(c) The European Union.
(d) The United Nations.
13. 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 divert attention from Russia's upcoming offensive.
(c) He's trying to intimidate other countries with boasts about Russia's well-being.
(d) He's trying to draw attention away from Russia's weakened state.
14. The mission against the Soviets is successful, but it is a costly victory. Why?
(a) NATO forces were ambushed and had to be left behind.
(b) Many troops are captured by the Soviets.
(c) Several planes are lost during the mission.
(d) NATO supply lines are compromised.
15. What is the full name of the author of the article about the importance of the Russian oil fields?
(a) Patrick Flynn.
(b) Williams Blake.
(c) William Calloway.
(d) Michael Evans.
Short Answer Questions
1. The execution of four Russian generals has a profound impact on the rest of the Russian military. How do other military officers respond?
2. As Chernyavin's men are traveling, they find themselves face-to-face with a tank. They then hear Chernyavin's voice telling them to surrender themselves. Why does this surprise them?
3. Toland is a reservist and serves his time with the commander of a ship. What is the commander's name?
4. After Toland's ship is put out of commission by the Russians, where is he sent?
5. What element of the Russian offensive does Pavel Alekeseyev say is crucial to its success?
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