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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much larger was the RBMK than Western reactors by volume?
(a) 5 times.
(b) 15 times.
(c) 20 times.
(d) 25 times.

2. When did Soviet scientists complete the first reactor to generate commercial electricity?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1959.
(c) 1954.
(d) 1961.

3. How many roentgen per hour was emitted by a formation dubbed the Elephant's foot found in the reactor?
(a) 8,000.
(b) 6,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 12,000.

4. When were Akimov, Toptunov, and 12 other engineers, electricians, and machinists finally recognized for their heroism during the nuclear accident?
(a) 2011.
(b) 2009.
(c) 2010.
(d) 2008.

5. By the end of the first week, how many bone marrow transplants did Dr. Alexander Baranov, head of Hospital Number Six's hematology department oversee?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rivers and streams formed the Dnieper River basin?

2. How old was Dr. Angelina Guskova when she died in 2015?

3. How old was Vladimir Scherbitsky in 1986?

4. On Saturday, how far did chemical troops register 30 roentgen per hour from the Chernobyl plant?

5. How old was Alexander Logachev in 1986?

(see the answer key)

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