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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Soviet Council of MInisters issue a decree approving the construction of the RBMKs?
(a) September 29, 1966.
(b) July 17, 1966.
(c) August 9, 1966.
(d) October 2, 1986.

2. When did the radioactive releases from the reactor suddenly increase and double from 3 million to 6 million curies?
(a) May 3.
(b) May 5.
(c) May 4.
(d) May 2.

3. By Tuesday, April 29, what did the temperature from the reactor drop to?
(a) 300 degrees centigrade.
(b) 500 degrees centigrade.
(c) 800 degrees centigrade.
(d) 750 degrees centigrade.

4. At a press conference in Mowcow, how many transplant patients did Gale announce would probably die?
(a) 1/3.
(b) 3/4.
(c) 1/2.
(d) 2/3.

5. Where were the dimension of the core of the RBMK?
(a) 10 meters across and 9 meters high.
(b) 20 meters across and 17 meters high.
(c) 15 meters across and 9 meters high.
(d) 12 meters across and 7 meters high.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what river basin was the Chernobyl plant constructed?

2. By 7:30 a.m., how long had Akimov and Toptunov been exposed to to the gamma fields inside Unit 4?

3. 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?

4. When were Akimov, Toptunov, and 12 other engineers, electricians, and machinists finally recognized for their heroism during the nuclear accident?

5. When was a statement finally issued by TASS regarding the accident at Chernobyl?

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