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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Toland's response to the news of the generals' executions, and how do his superiors react?
(a) Toland thinks it's trivial; his superiors agree.
(b) Toland thinks it's important; his superiors don't.
(c) Toland thinks it's trivial; his superiors think it's important.
(d) Toland thinks it's important; his superiors have him investigate furthur.

2. After Edwards loses his confidence in himself, he defers all decisions to what man?
(a) Commander Evans.
(b) Marine Sergeant Smith.
(c) Navy Captain Booth.
(d) Marine Corporal Davis.

3. What happens that leads to Chernyavin's discovery and arrest?
(a) He is robbed and the package taken from him.
(b) He is betrayed and is killed by German police.
(c) He is hit by a car.
(d) He is arrested for having a fake passport.

4. Four hovercraft are about to land on Iceland's coast. Why weren't they noticed by the Navy sooner?
(a) The Russians caused a diversion.
(b) They were disguised.
(c) They flew too quickly to be recognized.
(d) The Navy's radar did not see them.

5. Why is the Russian Foreign Minister's speech so significant?
(a) He's trying to draw attention away from Russia's weakened state.
(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 gain favor with other countries by asking for their help.

6. Sergetov admits that he almost wishes that he had been present at the time of the attack. Why?
(a) He thinks death may be preferable to playing along with the government's plot.
(b) He thinks he could have saved some of the children.
(c) He feels that he could have stopped the attack.
(d) He wishes he could have been a hero because of his death.

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

8. A Russian military official analyzes the readiness of the Russian military. What is that man's name?
(a) Ibrahim Tolkaze.
(b) Pavel Alekeseyev.
(c) Commander Daniel X. McCafferty.
(d) Major Chapeyev.

9. What are Edwards and his men told to do if they find themselves in danger?
(a) "Bug out."
(b) "Surrender immediately."
(c) "Retreat and evade."
(d) "Peace out."

10. What does Sergetov note about the Politburo's decision to go to war for oil?
(a) That the Russian people want to go to war to make their country richer.
(b) That oil is more important than the lives of Russian citizens.
(c) That it's safer to send Russians to war than to let them live cold and hungry.
(d) That the Politburo wants to go to war because they hate other countries.

11. Russia does something to indicate that they are reducing their nuclear arms. What do they do?
(a) They fill torpedo tubes with concrete.
(b) They take apart Russian rocket-launchers.
(c) They dismantle nuclear warheads.
(d) They shut down nuclear reactors.

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

13. Once the men have rejoined Chernyavin, they blow up the van they were in. How?
(a) With a rocket-launcher.
(b) With plastic explosives.
(c) With dynamite.
(d) With a hand-grenade.

14. The eulogy given at the Russian victims' funeral calls for what action?
(a) Increased diplomacy to solve Russia's problems.
(b) Forgiveness and reconciliation with Russia's enemies.
(c) Retaliation against the alleged terrorist's country.
(d) Political demonstrations to protest Russian oil shortages.

15. What element of the Russian offensive does Pavel Alekeseyev say is crucial to its success?
(a) Extensive military action.
(b) Shock and awe.
(c) Intimidation.
(d) Surprise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What clue does Toland discover that indicates Russia's instability?

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

3. What is the code name of Russia's military offensive?

4. As he listens to the eulogy for the Russian victims, what does Toland notice about the speech?

5. The Russian KGB takes what political body hostage?

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