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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How are Japanese troops transported to Saipan during the surprise attacks?
(a) By helicopter.
(b) By aerial assault.
(c) By amphibious assault ships.
(d) By airliners from JAL.

3. How many people are killed in the accident that leads to an NTSB investigation?
(a) Two people.
(b) Five people.
(c) Ten people.
(d) Nine people.

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

5. What is the state of Japan when the novel begins?
(a) It's government is shaky and could fall to an unfriendly opposition.
(b) It cut off all diplomatic relations.
(c) It is militarizing openly and rapidly.
(d) It annexed many islands that surround it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Cresta's tanks become rusted?

2. What is the state of India when the novel begins?

3. Who leads the push for the Trade Reform Act?

4. What is the state of the Middle-East when the novel begins?

5. Yamata seeks information on which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Admiral Mike Dubro? What is his opinion on events in the Indian Ocean?

2. Soon after the passing of the Trade Reform Bill, what is the state of the nuclear disarmament between the U.S. and Russia?

3. How does the Cresta accident in Tennessee occur?

4. How does the Trade Reform Act negatively impact Japan's economy?

5. What kind of software is Yamata developing in America?

6. Why does Yamata think the information he gains about the Durling administration is incriminating?

7. Why is Ryan considered for the position of National Security Advisor?

8. What unusual rumor about Japan does FBI Director Bill Murray confirm?

9. What is the state of Yamata's nuclear preparations when Ryan and the U.S. President go to Moscow?

10. What does Yamata do with Goto's American mistress?

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