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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. How does the NTSB determine the cause of the Cresta accidents?
(a) They find incriminating evidence from the Japanese manufacter.
(b) X-ray analysis and magnetic resonance imaging.
(c) They are coerced into making their statement.
(d) Physical inspection and laboratory tests.

2. In what way has Searls modified his program at Yamata's instruction?
(a) He encrypted its source code.
(b) He made it undetectable.
(c) He turned it into a virus.
(d) He added a "destruction device" to it.

3. Which of the following most accurately describe Goto?
(a) He is unliked and pragmatic.
(b) He is cautious and timid.
(c) He is stubborn and aggressive.
(d) He is weak and unethical.

4. With what nations does Yamata seek secret alliances?
(a) Russia and Afghanistan.
(b) France and Italy.
(c) South Korea and Vietnam.
(d) India and China.

5. What is Cook promised in exchange for his cooperation?
(a) Amnesty.
(b) Political power.
(c) A pardon.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bill Murray's position?

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

3. Who orders Goto's mistress to be killed?

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

5. What is the former profession of the man Yamata contacts about the information regarding the Durling Administration?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Yamata's plan with regard to his dealings with Russia?

3. Why is Cook cautious about accepting Nagumo's offer, and why does he agree to do so?

4. How effective is the Japanese strike against the U.S. Navy? What are the results of this engagement for the Navy?

5. What are Raizo Yamata's goals?

6. What information does Yamata want Seiji Nagumo to acquire from Chris Cook?

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

8. How does Yamata react to the passing of the Trade Reform Act, and how successful is his plan?

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

10. How do Ryan and Durling react to the news of Kimberly Norton's death?

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