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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jack Ryan's profession when the novel begins?
(a) Investment banker.
(b) Foreign ambassador.
(c) Day trader.
(d) Security consultant.

2. What goes wrong in the process to create rust-resistant tanks?
(a) The solution is never applied.
(b) A dipping-solution is calibrated incorrectly.
(c) A unknown chemical is added.
(d) Welding flux contaminates the surface.

3. After Ryan's plan is implemented, what is the first move of large traders when the U.S. markets re-open?
(a) They short-sell Japanese companies.
(b) They sell their interests in precious metals.
(c) The sell all of their Japanese holdings.
(d) They buy U.S. Treasuries.

4. In a conversation with Ryan, Murray confirms what rumor about Japan?
(a) They are building nuclear weapons.
(b) The zaibatsu are really in control there.
(c) American women are being lured there.
(d) They have an alliance with China.

5. How are the members of Japanese consulates deceived as part of Ryan's military operation?
(a) They are shown both carriers under repair.
(b) They are told there is a secret project at Pearl Harbor.
(c) They are told that the U.S. has no functional submarines.
(d) They are "accidentally" shown false naval orders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ron Jones' position in the U.S. Navy?

2. The Americans search for the Japanese nuclear weapons with which primary tactic?

3. Where does Yamata's contact, Seiji Nagumo work?

4. What good news does Ryan receive during the early planning of his military operations?

5. What is Cook promised in exchange for his cooperation?

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