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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 does NTSB conclude about the cause of explosions during the Cresta accidents?
(a) The accidents were caused by faulty spark-plugs.
(b) The accidents were caused by fuel-tank rusting from normal wear and tear.
(c) The accidents were caused by improperly treated and corroded steel.
(d) The accidents were caused by sabotage.

2. What is the state of the Middle-East when the novel begins?
(a) Israel is being forced to cede land to Egypt.
(b) The Islamic sects are splitting apart.
(c) It is relatively peaceful, many nations have non-aggression pacts.
(d) It is rife with sectarian and racial violence.

3. When he arrives in America, Durling agrees to an urgent request for a meeting by whom?
(a) The Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(b) Jack Ryan.
(c) The Japanese ambassador.
(d) Pentagon officials.

4. What do Ryan and Durling intend to do about Kimberly's death?
(a) Cover it up.
(b) Protest it.
(c) Expose Yamata's involvement.
(d) Use it to blackmail Goto.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way has Searls modified his program at Yamata's instruction?

2. What is the result of Koga's resignation?

3. Why is Cook able to acquire the information that Yamata is seeking?

4. What does Ryan think is the cause for the problems in the U.S. military?

5. What does Golovko offer Ryan when he visits Moscow?

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