1. How does O'Malley try to help Morris deal with the deaths of the men on the Pharris?
(a) He asks Morris to write about the details of the attack.
(b) He asks him to have a drink and has him talk about what happened.
(c) He encourages Morris to forget about the Pharris and focus on his new crew.
(d) He recommends that Morris see a psychiatrist.

2. What is Toland's first order of business once he reaches safety?
(a) To return immediately to America.
(b) To notify his family that he is safe.
(c) To report to his commanding officers.
(d) To give an account of the attack to military officials.

3. What is the full name of the captain of the Battleaxe?
(a) Jacob Harrison.
(b) Robert Paulson.
(c) Nick D'Onofrio.
(d) Doug Perrin.

4. What happened to O'Malley that makes him relate to Morris's grief about the death of his men?
(a) O'Malley has recently lost several family members.
(b) He knows many other sailors who have lost comrades.
(c) He himself lost two friends in an attack in Vietnam.
(d) O'Malley was on a ship near the Pharris during the attack.

5. What happens to the farmhouse after Edwards and his men dispose of the Russian bodies?
(a) The fate of the house itself is not mentioned.
(b) Edwards and his men burn it.
(c) It is abandoned.
(d) The Russians occupy the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Command asks Edwards a series of questions to confirm his identity. One question makes him so angry he refuses to answer. What was it?

4. What is the code name for the command to which Edwards reports?

5. What are Edwards and his men told to do once they leave their hiding place?

(see the answer key)

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