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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the novel, what job is Jack Ryan offered by President Durling?
(a) Defense Directives Chairman.
(b) Internal Security Commissioner.
(c) National Security Advisor.
(d) Secretary of Security Directives.

2. What does Yamata intend to do with the new information he has gained about the Durling administration?
(a) Bring down the U.S. administration.
(b) Blackmail Durling.
(c) Sell the information.
(d) Save the information for later.

3. What is the first step in Yamata's plan for responding to the Trade Reform Act?
(a) To organize a boycott of American goods.
(b) To call for a tariff on American goods.
(c) To cut off all trade with America.
(d) To topple the current government.

4. Why does Yamata tell Goto that he must get rid of his American mistress?
(a) The relationship is not traditional.
(b) The relationship could be politically disastrous.
(c) She could be a spy.
(d) She is untrustworthy.

5. What is happening to the global stock of nuclear weapons when the novel begins?
(a) Many private companies are secretly developing these weapons.
(b) Most major countries have nuclear weapons.
(c) Both the U.S. and Russia are disposing of their weapons.
(d) Both the U.S. and Russia are stockpiling weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the FBI trying to locate Kimberly Norton?

2. What does Golovko want in exchange for his help?

3. Why does Ryan find the investments of Asian banks unremarkable?

4. Yamata seeks information on which of the following?

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

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