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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. The assembling of the Air Force is meant to do what to the Russians?

2. Where is the crew of the Red October taken?

3. How is the Red October attempting to keep ships at a distance?

4. Who plans a political makeover of the military?

5. Filitov is in what position?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the radiation scare on the Red October allow the officers to do?

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

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

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

5. What about the injured Russian, who is identified simply as a cook is suspenseful?

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

7. What happens to the crew of the Red October after they are in Washington?

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

9. What do the American Tom Cats do to make the Russian pilots think they are attacking?

10. What is the purpose of the Ethan Allen in the plan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing and contrasting the USA and the Soviets based on specific events and descriptions within the text. Use many details from the text to construct your comparison.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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