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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 vessels helps the USS Kennedy?

2. With whom does the Russian Ambassador meet?

3. To whom does Tyler explain his plan for the crew of the Red October?

4. Which of the following is the best description of the character Jack Ryan?

5. Which of the following characters is the commander of the USS Kennedy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ramius kill Putin?

2. Whom does Ramius blame for the death of his wife?

3. What does Ramius's letter tell the Soviet Navy?

4. Why did Ramius want the doctor and crew to think there was a radiation leak?

5. Why is Ramius's letter delayed in it's arrival?

6. What is the one major issue with the photographs Jack Ryan brings back to his CIA meeting?

7. Of what importance is it that Ramius was raised by his grandmother in Lithuania?

8. Describe the relationship between Mancuso and Jones.

9. When the Dallas reports that they believe the unknown sound is an enemy submarine, what does the US Navy order them to do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how an underlying theme of sabotage is woven throughout the novel. Use specific examples from the text to support your description.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on how the author of this novel uses suspense throughout the text to keep the reader engaged. Use information from the text to support your essay.

Essay Topic 3

Complete an analysis of the ability of the Americans to avert a true military crisis. Make a judgment as to the effectiveness of their plan and strategy.

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