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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 two areas do the Russians plan to attack during Red Storm?
(a) Afghanistan and Jordan.
(b) England and Ireland.
(c) Cambodia and South Korea.
(d) West Germany and the Low Countries.

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

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

4. What element of the Russian offensive does Pavel Alekeseyev say is crucial to its success?
(a) Extensive military action.
(b) Intimidation.
(c) Shock and awe.
(d) Surprise.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the supposed occupation of the "terrorist"?

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. Why is the Russian Foreign Minister's speech so significant?

4. When Toland is recalled to duty and is preparing to leave his home, he hears a news report about something that occurs at the Kremlin. What was it?

5. Before the attack on the Keflavik air base, a Russian ship is secretly carrying Russian infantrymen. What is the name of that ship?

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