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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. Over what do the Americans and Soviets bond?

2. Who assembles to fight the Russian Army?

3. What do the Red October and Invincible agree to do?

4. Which of the following is a nickname for the American planes during this time frame?

5. Which of the following terms best describes the condition of the injured Russian soldier?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the incident of the KGB agent almost lighting a cigarette near the oxygen tanks show to the reader?

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

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

6. Why do the Americans want to find the Red October?

7. Describe Jack Ryan and what he feels is most important.

8. What argument does the President make when the Russian Ambassador accuses the Americans of trying to kidnap the crew of the Red October?

9. How do the Americans plan to use Henderson?

10. Why is the Konovalov ordered to stay behind?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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