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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sergetov note about the Politburo's decision to go to war for oil?

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

3. The Russians who control the air base are attacked by American planes. What do the American planes fail to destroy?

4. Why does Chernyavin praise the man who blew up the van?

5. Four hovercraft are about to land on Iceland's coast. Why weren't they noticed by the Navy sooner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some clues Robert Toland finds that hint that Russia is preparing for an offensive?

2. What does Toland notice about the eulogy for the victims of the explosion at the Kremlin?

3. Are the men who are stationed at Keflavik, Iceland, happy with their post?

4. What is the Julius Fucik, and how does it fit into Russia's secretive plans for war?

5. What is suspicious about the confession of the alleged terrorist who claims responsibility for the attack on the Kremlin?

6. What happens to the Nimitz, the ship Toland is aboard during a Russian attack?

7. Why does Chernyavin fail in his mission?

8. What does the Russian Navy do to make Patrick Flynn suspicious about the Russian arms reduction?

9. What are the effects of the execution of four generals in the Russian army?

10. What does Toland suspect about the explosion in the Kremlin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the course of Red Storm Rising, the Russian government repeatedly attempts to make themselves appear more powerful than they really are. Examine how that tendency influences the war from the onset of the offensive to the conclusion of the conflict. Is Russia's determination to appear strong at all times accomplish anything positive for the country?

Essay Topic 2

The importance of technology is a recurring theme throughout Red Storm Rising. Examine the importance of technology in each military's battle plans. Do advances in technology give a leading edge to one army or the other? Are there any battle plans that do not rely heavily on technology? Which plans rely most on technology? How would the outcome of the war be affected if technology were not so prevalent in the Allied forces' plans?

Essay Topic 3

The concept of pride and honor is important to many different characters in Red Storm Rising. Choose three individuals who value the concepts of honor and pride. Consider how those concepts influence the characters' actions. Compare and contrast the three individuals' concepts of pride and honor. Does each individual have the same concept of honor? How does each individuals' commitment to behaving with honor influence their actions in the book?

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