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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 not something the USS New Jersey did when they approached the Russian Fleet?

2. Who is sent to England to inform the British government of the new mission?

3. For what government agency does Jack Ryan work for?

4. Which word best describes Sasha's relationship to Ramius?

5. Which of the following was a contributing factor to the nuclear accident on the Russian sub?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Tyler thinking of after his discussion with Greer?

3. In what way does Jack Ryan's role change on the sixth day?

4. How did Ramius and his cohorts make the badges show high levels of radiation?

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

6. Which two characters entered the military even though they had other life plans?

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

8. Write about how the CIA offices differ from those meeting places used by the Soviets?

9. Describe the relationship between Mancuso and Jones.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how the author foreshadowed information about the cardinal including his identity throughout the novel using specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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