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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the three Comanche helicopters refueled over the Pacific?
(a) By Russian aircraft.
(b) By one of the Ohio-class submarines.
(c) By a refueling plane from the Stennis.
(d) By the Stennis.

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

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

4. What do the Japanese troops do on Saipan?
(a) Begin building a military airbase.
(b) Flush out all U.S. nationals.
(c) Fortify the shoreline.
(d) Occupy the airport and arrest the governor.

5. How do Durling and Ryan convince all the major news agencies to carry false stories about the progress of repairs on the aircraft carriers?
(a) Persuasion and threats.
(b) Bribery.
(c) Appeals to their professional honor.
(d) Appeals to their nationalism.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Japanese troops transported to Saipan during the surprise attacks?

2. After the Japanese attacks, what is the U.S. stance on the India situation?

3. How does the NTSB determine the cause of the Cresta accidents?

4. What is the result of the initial Japanese strike against the U.S. Navy?

5. Why does Cook agree to sell information to Nagumo?

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