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

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

3. What do the Americans offer the crew of the Red October?
(a) A place to live
(b) Nothing
(c) Ability to defect
(d) A place to eat

4. Which of the following is a nickname for the American planes during this time frame?
(a) Tom Cats
(b) Barons
(c) Wild Cats
(d) Mavericks

5. What message does the Invincible send to the Red October?
(a) You're being chased
(b) We won't harm you
(c) Surrender or else
(d) Do not submerge again

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes the condition of the injured Russian soldier?

2. Which of the following idioms describes the feelings on both sides of the conflict on the tenth day?

3. How do the officers still believe the radiation leak occurred?

4. What has the Dallas succeeded in doing?

5. Most of the incidents on the tenth day can be referred to as which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how the escort went after the Konovalov was destroyed.

2. How do the Americans plan to use Henderson?

3. What happens in Moscow with the Politburo after the Red October situation?

4. Describe Jack Ryan and what he feels is most important.

5. What is learned about the Ethan Allen on the tenth day?

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

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

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

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

10. What happens when the Russians fire missiles at the American Tom Cats?

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