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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Russians sink both submarines that are traveling with the Chicago, what country's submarine contacts the Chicago and asks them if they are alone?
(a) America.
(b) Germany.
(c) Russia.
(d) Britain.

2. What was Edward's girlfriend's name?
(a) Grace.
(b) Amanda.
(c) Carrie.
(d) Sandy.

3. The men that escape the sunken submarine are captured and taken on board the Pharris. How are they treated?
(a) They are well cared for, but they are separated from the rest of the crew.
(b) They are locked in a store room and given minimal food and water.
(c) They are executed.
(d) They are tortured for information.

4. After McCafferty arrives in Scotland, what does he discover about his skirmish with the Russian convoy?
(a) He damaged three Russian ships.
(b) He interupted a Norwegian attack on the Russians.
(c) He managed to sink a Russian vessel.
(d) He frightened the Russians away.

5. On the Pharris, Morris realizes that the loss of the Keflavik air base is more significant than he once anticipated. Why?
(a) It means the Navy can not use any air planes.
(b) It allows the Russians to attack both by air and by sea.
(c) It means that the Navy can not contact their ships at sea.
(d) It allows the Russians to bring in reinforcements.

Short Answer Questions

1. McCafferty fires three torpedoes at a Russian convoy, but is unable to confirm a hit. Why?

2. What is unusual about McCafferty's kill in chapters 35-39?

3. What happens to the Pharris in chapter 27?

4. What marking will the Pharris receive that indicates that it has sunk a submarine?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Give an example of a character who is concerned about Morris's ability to captain the Ruben James. Why is the character concerned?

2. How does O'Malley react after he sinks his first submarine?

3. What happens to the helicopter Alekeseyev and Sergetov are on in Germany, and what do the men do afterward?

4. What does Sergetov's son say when his father questions him about the war?

5. What prompts Sergetov to ask Georgiyevich if the war is a mistake?

6. What does O'Malley say is significant about the military's refusal to use the word "killing"?

7. Why does Morris have to arrange for a tug boat to haul the Pharris back to shore?

8. Describe the interaction between the Russian and American pilots who end up near each other in the ocean after an air fight.

9. Why does Morris treat the captured Russian sailors so well?

10. Why is Edwards berated after the incident at the farmhouse?

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