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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. Toland is a reservist and serves his time with the commander of a ship. What is the commander's name?
(a) Charles Nubuck.
(b) William Calloway.
(c) Patrick Flynn.
(d) Ed Morris.

2. After Toland's ship is put out of commission by the Russians, where is he sent?
(a) South Africa.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Greenland.
(d) Scotland.

3. What is the full name of the author of the article about the importance of the Russian oil fields?
(a) Michael Evans.
(b) Williams Blake.
(c) William Calloway.
(d) Patrick Flynn.

4. What are Edwards and his men told to do once they leave their hiding place?
(a) Stake out and observe an electrical plant.
(b) Hide in a nearby refinery.
(c) Try to regain control of the air base.
(d) Sabotage the Russians' missiles.

5. What does Sergetov tell the Politburo about the state of Russian affairs?
(a) That Russia should feign weakness to gain foreign sympathies.
(b) That Russia is financially strong and has sufficient resources to survive the new year.
(c) That Russia is weak and will have to depend on other countries to survive the new year.
(d) That Russia is financially strong, but will need foreign oil to keep its citizens warm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sergetov note about the Politburo's decision to go to war for oil?

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

4. What happens to Chernyavin after he is caught?

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

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