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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. 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 government decides to scrap the operation.
(b) The Soviets attack American forces.
(c) The American satellites go down.
(d) The Soviets launch missiles at American warships.

2. The Russian ship is repainted to look like a merchant ship, but they are not in normal shipping lanes. What does the crew do when the U.S. Navy questions them about this?
(a) They say they fear escalating hostilities, and ask the Navy to help them in the event of an attack.
(b) They say that they fear the heightened government tensions, and say that they are fleeing the country.
(c) They pretend they do not speak English and go on their way.
(d) They insist that they were off-course, and thank the Navy for bringing it to their attention.

3. At the funeral, Sergetov is enraged by the loss of life that resulted from the explosion. He is also angry because of what reason?
(a) He feels responsible for the death of the children.
(b) One of the parents of the deceased made a scene.
(c) The Politburo used the funeral as an excuse to discuss politics publicly.
(d) Half of the people who knew about the attack were at the funeral.

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

5. What kind of vessel does the USS Pharris sink?
(a) A warship.
(b) A merchant ship.
(c) A Russian oil tanker.
(d) A submarine.

Short Answer Questions

1. While the Russians prepare for their offensive, four generals are court-martialed and shot. What are they accused of?

2. As he listens to the eulogy for the Russian victims, what does Toland notice about the speech?

3. What is the Russian Politburo?

4. As Chernyavin's men are traveling, they find themselves face-to-face with a tank. They then hear Chernyavin's voice telling them to surrender themselves. Why does this surprise them?

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

(see the answer key)

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