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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 does the Red October surface on the thirteenth day?
(a) To move the crew off of the ship
(b) To hide from other American ships
(c) To make contact with other Russian ships
(d) To get a better look around

2. Why were all Soviet submarines recalled?
(a) Defective materials
(b) Ramius's letter arrived
(c) To protect the homeland
(d) Nuclear accident

3. Over what do the Americans and Soviets bond?
(a) Music
(b) Photographs
(c) Food
(d) Videos

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

5. Which of the following is the most accurate description of Jones?
(a) Hearing genius
(b) CIA operative
(c) Computer genius
(d) Technical advisor

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following tracks all naval operations?

2. Who is Filitov's boss?

3. Which of the following is a synonym for silent as it is used on this day?

4. Where does Ryan go next?

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

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