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

2. As he listens to the eulogy for the Russian victims, what does Toland notice about the speech?
(a) That Russia intends to ask other countries for oil.
(b) That Russia is in desperate need of financial help from other countries.
(c) That Russia intends to go to war.
(d) That Russia intends to continue their arms reduction.

3. What is the Russian Politburo?
(a) Sixteen men who comprise Russia's Supreme Court.
(b) Thirteen men who make decisions for Russia.
(c) Ten men who are responsible for Russia's energy production.
(d) Twenty-five men who are in charge of Russia's military.

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

5. What is the full name of the author of the article about the importance of the Russian oil fields?
(a) Williams Blake.
(b) Patrick Flynn.
(c) Michael Evans.
(d) William Calloway.