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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. Why were all Soviet submarines recalled?

2. From what country is a submarine captain attempting to defect?

3. What are the orders for Ramius and his submarine?

4. What do many of the badges checked show?

5. Where do photographs show the major Soviet fleet at port?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the President reveal to the Russian Ambassador on the ninth day?

2. Why is Jack Ryan called in?

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

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

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

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

7. What is revealed during the Politburo meeting?

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

9. What are the US government officials attempting to avoid?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how the author planted seeds or gave hints throughout the novel which would allow the reader to be able to make deductions about future events. Use information from the text to support your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing what life was like for the lower classes during the Cold War in the USSR. Use examples from the text and other personal knowledge to support your description.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing how it could be difficult for a man like Jack Ryan to maintain a family and why this might be the case.

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