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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fourteenth Day, Thursday, 16 December.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the officers tell the crew they will stay on board?
(a) To fix the problems
(b) To safely return the ship to Russia
(c) To destroy it
(d) To create a trap for the Americans

2. What has happened concerning the Soviet Navy in the North Atlantic?
(a) Russian subs have sped up
(b) Many Russian ships have headed that way
(c) Russians have begun training exercises there
(d) Russian subs have left

3. How does Ramius plan to get his crew off of the ship?
(a) Simply orders them to abandon ship
(b) Tells them the ship is damaged and they must evacuate
(c) Tells them they are under attack by the Americans
(d) Sinks the ship and relies on the Americans to save them

4. Who meets in a secret underground room?
(a) President and Russian Ambassador
(b) Politburo
(c) Members of the crew of the Red October
(d) Ryan and Tyler

5. Which of the following is not a synonym for sabotage?
(a) Undermine
(b) Build
(c) Wreck
(d) Subvert

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the most accurate description of Jones?

2. What is the CIA trying to determine?

3. How many submarines does Jones hear?

4. Who are sent to inspect the Red October?

5. Which of the following is the best definition of reactor as it is used in the novel so far?

(see the answer key)

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