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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Seventeenth Day, Sunday, 19 December.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Konovalov surface?
(a) The Red October did not show up for training
(b) It was ordered to surface by the Soviets
(c) There was a nuclear accident on board
(d) It had an accident which caused flooding

2. Which of the following is Ryan's code name?
(a) Willow
(b) Magi
(c) Robin
(d) Cardinal

3. Who was assigned to watch the injured Russian sailor's recovery?
(a) CIA Agent
(b) FBI Agent
(c) KGB Agent
(d) Only doctors

4. Which of the following is not something the USS New Jersey did when they approached the Russian Fleet?
(a) Gather information
(b) Plant a spy on board one of the ships
(c) Examine weapons
(d) Plan a strategy to use against the Russians

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds a minor radiation leak on the Red October?

2. What has led Ramius to his current opinions?

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

4. Whom does Ramius blame for his wife's death?

5. Who are sent to inspect the Red October?

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