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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Twelfth Day, Tuesday, 14 December.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a secret file?
(a) Swallow
(b) Willow
(c) Cardinal
(d) Robin

2. Which of the following was a contributing factor to the nuclear accident on the Russian sub?
(a) Racing to intercept the Red October
(b) A spy on board
(c) Sabotage
(d) Poor choices made by the captain

3. What does the Cardinal tell the US that the mission of all Soviet subs is?
(a) Hunt down Ramius
(b) Guide the Red October home
(c) Sink the Red October
(d) Return home

4. Which of the following characters is the sonar specialist on the USS Dallas?
(a) Jones
(b) Mancuso
(c) Ramius
(d) Ryan

5. Which of the following terms best describes the condition of the injured Russian soldier?
(a) Stable
(b) Unstable
(c) Comatose
(d) Critical

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were all Soviet submarines recalled?

2. How many missiles actually made connection with an American plane?

3. Which of the following is the best description of the character Jack Ryan?

4. Which of the following does the sonar surveillance system detect which is supposed to be silent?

5. What kind of ship is the USS New Jersey?

(see the answer key)

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