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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. Toland observes that the Allied forces are capable of beating the Russians, but they must be able to do what first?

2. What honor does Morris receive once he is back on American soil?

3. Where was Georgiyevich when the information that led to the war was discussed with the Politburo?

4. Before O'Malley sank the submarine, what role did he play as a helicopter pilot?

5. What causes the Russians to begin searching for Edwards and his men after the American attack on the Keflavik air base?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Vigdis's pregnancy not unusual in Icelandic society?

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

4. Do the crews of the Ruben James and the Battleaxe get along?

5. What honors does Morris receive once he reaches Norfolk?

6. Describe Edwards's and his men's actions when they realize they have been spotted by Russian forces.

7. What response does Edwards provide when warned about how "tough" the 200-mile hike to Hvammsfjordur will be?

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

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

10. Explain how all reports given to the Politburo are divided and organized.

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

Major Chapeyev plays an interesting role in Red Storm Rising. Examine his interaction with the American pilot he shoots down over the Atlantic. Examine the development of Chapeyev's character during his experience with the downed American pilot. What is significant about how he and the other pilot treat each other? What does their interaction signify about the war as a whole? What do Chapeyev's actions reveal about him as a man?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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