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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 the result of the initial Japanese strike against the U.S. Navy?
(a) The U.S. fleet becomes totally disorganized.
(b) Dozens of destroyers and a few cruisers are sunk.
(c) Two carriers are damaged and two subs are destroyed.
(d) Three battleships are sunk.

2. What is the former profession of the man Yamata contacts about the information regarding the Durling Administration?
(a) Editor.
(b) Investigative reporter.
(c) Defense contractor.
(d) U.S. Congressman.

3. After the Japanese attacks, what is the U.S. stance on the India situation?
(a) The U.S. will oppose any aggression against Sri Lanka.
(b) U.S. naval forces will withdraw from the Indian Ocean.
(c) The U.S. cuts all diplomatic ties with India.
(d) The U.S. will only protect its strategic allies in the Indian Ocean.

4. What is the state of Africa when the novel begins?
(a) It is uniting under a small number of dictators.
(b) It is becoming prosperous.
(c) It is a hotbed of coups and revolutions.
(d) It has become the world's major source of oil.

5. Who asks Murray to postpone arresting Kealty?
(a) Hanson.
(b) Foley.
(c) Durling.
(d) Ryan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes equipment and glass panes to break on some of Chandraskatta's destroyers?

2. What danger does the Trade Reform Act pose for Japan?

3. What does Ron Jones use to determine that the Japanese strike must have been intentional?

4. Winston realizes that Yamata effectively orchestrated a destabilization of the world market through what means?

5. What is the reaction of the zaibatsu to the Trade Reform Act?

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