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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 does the AP Moscow Correspondent say extinguished the fire?
(a) Hundreds of firefighters and volunteers.
(b) Military helicopters.
(c) Sophisticated fire extinguishers.
(d) A freak snowstorm.

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

3. Almost immediately after Toland reveals what he knows, his status in the military changes. What happens?
(a) He is told to go on leave and return to the ship in a few weeks.
(b) He is asked to return to active duty.
(c) His two-week reserve status is extended indefinitely.
(d) He is dismissed from service and told to keep quiet about what he knows.

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

5. What is the supposed occupation of the "terrorist"?
(a) A military specialist.
(b) A bomb manufacturer.
(c) A spy.
(d) A demolition worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Commander of the USS Pharris receives orders about how to deal with ships he encounters. What are those orders?

2. Toland believes that the incident in Russia was faked. What reason would Russia have to fake something of this magnitude?

3. The night before the attack, a movie was televised throughout Russia. What was the movie about?

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

5. What is notable about the "terrorist's" statement that angers Toland's superiors?

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