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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. In chapters 27-34, the Americans attack the Russians at the air base using what new technology?

2. What do Edwards and his men do when they realize that they have been located by the Russians on the mountain?

3. In this section of the book, Sergetov questions a Russian soldier who has returned from the front. How is the soldier related to him?

4. When American forces attack the Keflavik air base, how many American planes do the Russians take down in their counter-attack?

5. What is the full name of the captain of the Battleaxe?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Morris react when Calloway, an American reporter, sails with Morris's crew?

4. Why is McCafferty frustrated with his actions against the Russians?

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

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

7. Describe the after-effects of the Allies' defensive maneuver they call "Doolittle."

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

9. Why do Edwards and his men attack and kill five Russian soldiers at a local farmhouse?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Red Storm Rising was published in the midst of the Cold War. How did the Cold War influence the plot of the novel? What parallels exist between events in the book and events during the Cold War? What differences are there? How do the sentiments of American characters toward Russia reflect American sentiment toward Russia during the Cold War? Be specific.

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

A predominant theme in Red Storm Rising is the feeling of shame, embarrassment, or humiliation. Numerous characters throughout the novel deal with those emotions, and each of them deals with their emotions in a different way. Choose three characters who experience shame, embarrassment, or humiliation, and compare and contrast their different responses to their circumstances.

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