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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the most accurate description of Jones?

2. Which of the following is the path Ramius plans to take with the Red October?

3. Which of the following is Ryan's code name?

4. What does the US Navy order Mancuso to do?

5. What does Jack Ryan bring to his meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the E.S. Politovskiy?

2. How does the US government learn that the Red October is trying to defect?

3. How does Jones contrast to his counterparts in the Soviet Navy?

4. What in this chapter symbolizes the many technical problems the Soviet Navy faces?

5. What does Ramius do in order to get the things he wants?

6. How does show that Ramius has given much forethought to his planned defection?

7. What is Ramius's reward for pretending to be loyal to the Party?

8. Why is Jack Ryan called in?

9. Name one thing that is hinted at but not explained fully on the ninth day.

10. How could Jones's relationship with the sonar equipment best be described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how well Ramius was prepared to successfully defect. Use specific events and details from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Complete an in-depth analysis of the process of laying false bait and fake stories as part of government tactics. Then make a judgment as to this tactic.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail how rank does not seem to be important aboard the USS Dallas as far as relative to helping to be an active part in finding a solution to problems. Use details from the text to support your answer.

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