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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Russians launch at the beginning of the book?
(a) a space shuttle
(b) nothing
(c) a research robot bound for Mars
(d) a Sputnik spy satellite

2. Where is Randy driving to meet up with his brother Mark?
(a) Orlando
(b) Pensacola
(c) Tallahassee
(d) Tampa

3. What does Mark do when he arrives at McCoy?
(a) switches planes
(b) he talks to Paul and Randy
(c) asks to spend time alone with Randy
(d) leaves his family with Randy

4. What is a significant difference between war a few years ago and now?
(a) the bombs can't be tracked
(b) the bombs are bigger
(c) a tactical method called time-on-target
(d) there is no way to stop the bomber planes

5. What does Randy find out about the planes at McCoy?
(a) they are in the hangers
(b) they've been sent to other airfields
(c) he doesn't find out anything about the planes
(d) they are in the air, circling

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Secretary of State fly for conferences to try and avoid a war?

2. What does "Alas, Babylon" mean to Randy?

3. Where do Syrian tanks go near the beginning of the book?

4. How do Russia and NATO feel about the Mediterranean?

5. Why do Florence and Alice meet on Fridays?

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