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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. What is Toland's response to the news of the generals' executions, and how do his superiors react?
(a) Toland thinks it's important; his superiors have him investigate furthur.
(b) Toland thinks it's trivial; his superiors think it's important.
(c) Toland thinks it's important; his superiors don't.
(d) Toland thinks it's trivial; his superiors agree.

2. How many people were killed in the attack in Russia?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Nine.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Seven.

3. A Russian soldier named Chernyavin is in Germany. He is disguised as what kind of person?
(a) A Russian diplomat.
(b) A German entrepreneur.
(c) A Jewish businessman.
(d) An Austrian investor.

4. The Russian ship is repainted to look like a merchant ship, but they are not in normal shipping lanes. What does the crew do when the U.S. Navy questions them about this?
(a) They pretend they do not speak English and go on their way.
(b) They say they fear escalating hostilities, and ask the Navy to help them in the event of an attack.
(c) They say that they fear the heightened government tensions, and say that they are fleeing the country.
(d) They insist that they were off-course, and thank the Navy for bringing it to their attention.

5. What is notable about the "terrorist's" statement that angers Toland's superiors?
(a) The terrorist's story is too perfect.
(b) There are no hard facts available about the attack or the terrorist.
(c) The man is too emotional about his story.
(d) The man's story is full of holes and contradictions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the full name of the adviser to the Russian government, who specializes in energy production?

2. Why does Chernyavin praise the man who blew up the van?

3. What happens that leads to Chernyavin's discovery and arrest?

4. Before the attack on the Keflavik air base, a Russian ship is secretly carrying Russian infantrymen. What is the name of that ship?

5. What is the name of the alleged terrorist who admits to the attack on Russia?

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