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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. An American soldier and Major Chapeyev are shot down in the same area, and Chapeyev attempts to take the American captive. What does the American ask the Chapeyev that dissuades him from doing so?

2. What do Alekeseyev and Sergetov conclude about the Russian offensive in Germany?

3. When the Russians discover the soldiers Edwards's group killed at the farmhouse, what do they decide to do?

4. What important thing does Edwards tell Vigdis about his feelings toward her before they are rescued?

5. While the Russian soldiers are looking for Edwards and his men, what happens to distract them?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Alekeseyev and Sergetov discuss the offensive in Germany, do they decide that the war is going well, or that it is going poorly?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What contributes to Edwards's decision to relocate his men a second time?

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

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

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

Vigdis is a major character in Red Storm Rising, and her pregnancy lends an interesting dimension to the book. Explain why Vigdis's pregnancy is so significant. What is its symbolism? What does her pregnancy indicate about the nature of life, and the nature of war? How does Vigdis's pregnancy affect her and those around her?

Essay Topic 2

Several women play important roles in the development of Red Storm Rising. Women like Toland's wife, Vigdis, and Amy Nakamura are as vital to the plot's development as their male counterparts. Examine women's role in Red Storm Rising and their significance in the story. How are the women similar to their male counterparts? How are they different? How does each woman interact with those around her? What does each woman reveal about the men around them?

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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