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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 through 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many people were killed in the attack in Russia?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Nine.
(d) Twenty.

4. What happens to Chernyavin after he is caught?
(a) He is sent back to Russia.
(b) He is imprisoned until he confesses.
(c) He is executed for treason.
(d) He is drugged and reveals details about his mission.

5. Why is the Russian Foreign Minister's speech so significant?
(a) He's trying to draw attention away from Russia's weakened state.
(b) He's trying to divert attention from Russia's upcoming offensive.
(c) He's trying to intimidate other countries with boasts about Russia's well-being.
(d) He's trying to gain favor with other countries by asking for their help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Politburo decide after Sergetov's report?

2. While the American military waits to confirm a plan to down Soviet satellites, something happens that sets back the operation. What happens?

3. Toland is a reservist and serves his time with the commander of a ship. What is the commander's name?

4. What does Sergetov tell the Politburo about the state of Russian affairs?

5. The Russians who control the air base are attacked by American planes. What do the American planes fail to destroy?

(see the answer key)

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