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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Filitov's boss?
(a) Ramius
(b) Defense Minister
(c) Leader of Russia
(d) KGB

2. What does the Pentagon want to tell the Red October on the twelfth day?
(a) That they have captured an injured sailor
(b) That the radiation leak is real
(c) That they know about the defection
(d) Not to approach port

3. In what month does this story take place?
(a) January
(b) July
(c) March
(d) December

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

5. Which of the following words best describes the situation on the tenth day?
(a) Peaceful
(b) Critical
(c) Uneventful
(d) Standard

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Konovalov identify the Red October?

2. In what city does the Red October end up?

3. What happens to Ramius?

4. Where was the deep sea rescue vehicle before heading to its new destination

5. The regular public bathhouse is used for which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the officers on board the Kirov decide to stop all aggressive maneuvers?

2. Describe what the Americans find as they explore the Red October.

3. What happens when the Red October slams into the Konovalov?

4. What about the injured Russian, who is identified simply as a cook is suspenseful?

5. What is revealed about the identity of the Cardinal?

6. Why is the Konovalov ordered to stay behind?

7. How do the Americans plan to use Henderson?

8. What happens when the chief engineer finds a minor radiation leak?

9. What leads to the arrest of a congressional aide in Washington?

10. What happens to the crew of the Red October after they are in Washington?

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