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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 clue does Toland discover that indicates Russia's instability?
(a) Russian battery shortages.
(b) Food riots in Moscow.
(c) Demonstrations and speeches in the heart of the Kremlin.
(d) Hijacking of oil shipments across the country.

2. What does Sergetov note about the Politburo's decision to go to war for oil?
(a) That the Politburo wants to go to war because they hate other countries.
(b) That it's safer to send Russians to war than to let them live cold and hungry.
(c) That oil is more important than the lives of Russian citizens.
(d) That the Russian people want to go to war to make their country richer.

3. Russia says that the explosion was caused by terrorists from which country?
(a) Germany.
(b) Iran.
(c) America.
(d) Turkey.

4. The mission against the Soviets is successful, but it is a costly victory. Why?
(a) Many troops are captured by the Soviets.
(b) Several planes are lost during the mission.
(c) NATO forces were ambushed and had to be left behind.
(d) NATO supply lines are compromised.

5. While the American military waits to confirm a plan to down Soviet satellites, something happens that sets back the operation. What happens?
(a) The American satellites go down.
(b) The Soviets launch missiles at American warships.
(c) The Soviets attack American forces.
(d) The American government decides to scrap the operation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Sergetov admits that he almost wishes that he had been present at the time of the attack. Why?

3. Chernyavin picks up a package at a post office. What does it contain?

4. As Chernyavin's men are traveling, they find themselves face-to-face with a tank. They then hear Chernyavin's voice telling them to surrender themselves. Why does this surprise them?

5. What does the Politburo decide after Sergetov's report?

(see the answer key)

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