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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the full name of the adviser to the Russian government, who specializes in energy production?
(a) Alexander Taneyev.
(b) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
(c) Dmitri Shostakovich.
(d) Mikhail Eduardovich Sergetov.

2. Who discovers the refinery fire?
(a) An unnamed citizen in Franklin, North Carolina.
(b) The American military base in Norfolk, Virginia.
(c) The Satellite Control Facility in Sunnyvale, California.
(d) The Satellite Watchdog Group in Atlanta, Georgia.

3. The execution of four Russian generals has a profound impact on the rest of the Russian military. How do other military officers respond?
(a) They are pleased that rogue officers were caught and punished.
(b) By being fearful toward the Russian government.
(c) They are angry that the Russian government interfered with the military.
(d) By being more deeply committed to the Russian government.

4. After Toland shares what he knows about Russia's state of affairs, he is moved to a new office. Where is it?
(a) Norfolk, Virginia.
(b) Tampa, Florida.
(c) Quantico, Virginia.
(d) Washington, D.C..

5. How many Muslims attack the oil refinery in Nizhnevartovsk?
(a) Nine.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What clue does Toland discover that indicates Russia's instability?

2. An AP Moscow Correspondent publishes a new story about the Nizhnevartovskv oil refinery fire. What does it say caused the explosion?

3. A Russian military official analyzes the readiness of the Russian military. What is that man's name?

4. What is the Russian Politburo?

5. Toland is a reservist and serves his time with the commander of a ship. What is the commander's name?

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