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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event causes the U.S. administration to plan a trip to Moscow to celebrate?
(a) The signing of a new non-proliferation act.
(b) The second Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty.
(c) The dismantling of the last Russian nuclear missile.
(d) The dismantling of the last U.S. nuclear missile.

2. Who is Chavez able to contact in the U.S. from Saipan during the initial Japanese attacks?
(a) Midway Station.
(b) Jack Ryan.
(c) Rear Admiral Rob Jackson.
(d) The Coast Guard.

3. What danger does the Trade Reform Act pose for Japan?
(a) It will destroy most of their overseas trade.
(b) It would put them at an extreme disadvantage in international trade.
(c) It would increase production costs to unworkable levels.
(d) It could slow the vital flow of goods into and out of the country.

4. Why does Ryan find the investments of Asian banks unremarkable?
(a) U.S. companies are seeking capital.
(b) The dollar is weak vs. most major currencies at the moment.
(c) The U.S. dollar is strong vs. the Japanese yen.
(d) There are not many stable investments right now.

5. What other island do Japanese troops take over in their first strikes?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Midway.
(c) Fiji.
(d) Guam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ryan's relationship with Sergey Golovko?

2. How does Nomuri find Kimberly Norton's home address?

3. What is happening to the global stock of nuclear weapons when the novel begins?

4. What does Yamata want to know about the U.S. and Russian disarmament?

5. What is Bill Murray's position?

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