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

2. What does Sergetov tell the Politburo about the state of Russian affairs?
(a) That Russia is weak and will have to depend on other countries to survive the new year.
(b) That Russia is financially strong and has sufficient resources to survive the new year.
(c) That Russia should feign weakness to gain foreign sympathies.
(d) That Russia is financially strong, but will need foreign oil to keep its citizens warm.

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

4. What is the name of the ship Toland's commanding officer is in charge of?
(a) The USS Davis.
(b) The USS Lincolon.
(c) The USS Pharris.
(d) The USS Ingham.

5. 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 don't.
(b) Toland thinks it's important; his superiors have him investigate furthur.
(c) Toland thinks it's trivial; his superiors agree.
(d) Toland thinks it's trivial; his superiors think it's important.

Short Answer Questions

1. While the Russians prepare for their offensive, four generals are court-martialed and shot. What are they accused of?

2. The execution of four Russian generals has a profound impact on the rest of the Russian military. How do other military officers respond?

3. What is the Russian Politburo?

4. How many Muslims attack the oil refinery in Nizhnevartovsk?

5. How long is the Russian military offensive supposed to last?

(see the answer key)

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