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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 does the Japanese ambassador demand in exchange for an end to hostilities?
(a) U.S. military disarmament.
(b) The repeal of the Trade Reform Act.
(c) The Hawaiian islands.
(d) The Marianas islands.

2. 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) Appeals to their nationalism.
(b) Appeals to their professional honor.
(c) Bribery.
(d) Persuasion and threats.

3. What resource do the Pentagon and the Defense Department come up with for the military effort against Japan?
(a) The frequency of Japanese radio communication.
(b) Five submarines.
(c) Detailed information on Japan's military.
(d) Inactive stores of munitions.

4. Following the economic crisis, what action does the Federal Reserve take to help banks?
(a) It promises to cover the loses of the companies that were hit hardest.
(b) It lowers the prime interest rate.
(c) It promises to loan any money that is needed.
(d) It offers its resources in examining the cause of the crisis.

5. How are the members of Japanese consulates deceived as part of Ryan's military operation?
(a) They are "accidentally" shown false naval orders.
(b) They are shown both carriers under repair.
(c) They are told there is a secret project at Pearl Harbor.
(d) They are told that the U.S. has no functional submarines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ryan do with Cook after their initial meetings?

2. The U.S. military planning in response to the Japanese attack revolves mostly around which of the following?

3. Jack Ryan realizes that which of the following is the key to deciding on a response to the Japanese attacks?

4. According to Ryan's information, what is the "northern resource area"?

5. Why does Yamata arrange for Koga to be kidnapped?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Isamu Kimura agree to help the U.S. and the Russians with? How is he convinced of the rightness of his actions?

2. How does Yamata intend to manipulate the vote over which nation Saipan wishes to be a part of?

3. As part of Ryan's plan, what naval assets are immediately dispatched against Japan and what is their mission?

4. What do Durling and Ryan ask the major news networks to do?

5. How are the Japanese air defenses destroyed?

6. What troubling things does JAL pilot Torajiro Sato witness?

7. What information and resources do the Americans have in trying to locate Koga?

8. How does Ryan hope to achieve surprise in launching the carrier Stennis?

9. What is Yamata's reaction to the American counter-attack?

10. How does the U.S. cause India to capitulate?

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