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

2. A Russian soldier named Chernyavin is in Germany. He is disguised as what kind of person?
(a) A German entrepreneur.
(b) A Jewish businessman.
(c) An Austrian investor.
(d) A Russian diplomat.

3. What is the name of the alleged terrorist who admits to the attack on Russia?
(a) Franz Meinhof.
(b) Gerhardt Falken.
(c) Axel Springer.
(d) Horst Mahler.

4. How does Flynn react to the Russian's show of reducing their arms?
(a) He's tense about the reduction of arms in the Russian military.
(b) He's excited to see that the Russians are taking steps toward peace.
(c) He's skeptical about their honesty concerning their disarmament.
(d) He's indifferent about the arms reduction.

5. Chernyavin picks up a package at a post office. What does it contain?
(a) Plans for the NATO headquarters.
(b) Plans for the Reichstag building.
(c) The blueprint for the German Chancellor's house.
(d) A map of the office of the Bundestag, or German parliament.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Toland's response to the news of the generals' executions, and how do his superiors react?

2. Russia does something to indicate that they are reducing their nuclear arms. What do they do?

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

4. The mission against the Soviets is successful, but it is a costly victory. Why?

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

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