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

2. While the American military waits to confirm a plan to down Soviet satellites, something happens that sets back the operation. What happens?
(a) The American satellites go down.
(b) The American government decides to scrap the operation.
(c) The Soviets launch missiles at American warships.
(d) The Soviets attack American forces.

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

4. 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) They are angry that the Russian government interfered with the military.
(c) By being fearful toward the Russian government.
(d) By being more deeply committed to the Russian government.

5. Russia does something to indicate that they are reducing their nuclear arms. What do they do?
(a) They take apart Russian rocket-launchers.
(b) They fill torpedo tubes with concrete.
(c) They dismantle nuclear warheads.
(d) They shut down nuclear reactors.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the attack on the Nizhnevartovsk oil refinery, Tolkaze stops for a moment to read something. What was it?

3. The eulogy given at the Russian victims' funeral calls for what action?

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. Flynn and Calloway cover a speech by the Russian Foreign Minister. What does the Minister speak about?

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