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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 through 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the Russian Foreign Minister's speech so significant?
(a) He's trying to draw attention away from Russia's weakened state.
(b) He's trying to gain favor with other countries by asking for their help.
(c) He's trying to intimidate other countries with boasts about Russia's well-being.
(d) He's trying to divert attention from Russia's upcoming offensive.

2. What is the name of the alleged terrorist who admits to the attack on Russia?
(a) Franz Meinhof.
(b) Gerhardt Falken.
(c) Horst Mahler.
(d) Axel Springer.

3. Of the people who died in the attack on Russia, how many were children?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Three.

4. When Toland is recalled to duty and is preparing to leave his home, he hears a news report about something that occurs at the Kremlin. What was it?
(a) Another oil refinery is attacked.
(b) There was a riot over the lack of oil.
(c) There was an explosion at the Kremlin.
(d) An important government official is kidnapped.

5. At the funeral, Sergetov is enraged by the loss of life that resulted from the explosion. He is also angry because of what reason?
(a) He feels responsible for the death of the children.
(b) One of the parents of the deceased made a scene.
(c) The Politburo used the funeral as an excuse to discuss politics publicly.
(d) Half of the people who knew about the attack were at the funeral.

Short Answer Questions

1. Almost immediately after Toland reveals what he knows, his status in the military changes. What happens?

2. Once the men have rejoined Chernyavin, they blow up the van they were in. How?

3. What is Toland's response to the news of the generals' executions, and how do his superiors react?

4. Russia does something to indicate that they are reducing their nuclear arms. What do they do?

5. What is the full name of the author of the article about the importance of the Russian oil fields?

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