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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Third Day, Sunday, 5 December.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best description of the character Jack Ryan?
(a) Family man and academic
(b) Genius
(c) Military man
(d) Submarine captain

2. Which word describes the picture painted by Ramius of the Soviet government / lifestyle?
(a) Developed
(b) Negative
(c) Positive
(d) Balanced

3. What does Ramius tell his they will be doing on the second day?
(a) Routine training exercises
(b) Embarking on an interesting mission
(c) Engaging the USA in a war
(d) Defecting to the USA

4. In which war was Ramius's father a hero?
(a) Cold War
(b) World War II
(c) World War I
(d) Afghanastan War

5. From what country is a submarine captain attempting to defect?
(a) USA
(b) USSR
(c) Korea
(d) Germany

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Ramius often distrusted as a child?

2. During what time frame does this novel take place?

3. What has led Ramius to his current opinions?

4. What is Jack Ryan's specialty as related to the military?

5. Which of the following words best describes the morale on board of the Red October on the first day?

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