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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27 through 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the supposed occupation of the "terrorist"?
(a) A demolition worker.
(b) A military specialist.
(c) A spy.
(d) A bomb manufacturer.

3. Russia does something to indicate that they are reducing their nuclear arms. What do they do?
(a) They shut down nuclear reactors.
(b) They dismantle nuclear warheads.
(c) They take apart Russian rocket-launchers.
(d) They fill torpedo tubes with concrete.

4. While Edwards is communicating with command about an attack on the Keflavik airfield, two important areas of the base are destroyed. What are they?
(a) The airplane hangars and the barracks.
(b) The barracks and the terminal.
(c) The terminal and the supply housing.
(d) The electric plant and the tower.

5. Why is O'Malley worried about Morris's ability to captain the Ruben James?
(a) Morris says that he is tired of being in command and wishes to return to port.
(b) O'Mally believes that Morris is too inexperienced to captain such a large ship.
(c) He lost men on the Pharris, and may find returning to command too stressful.
(d) Morris is disliked by the other men on the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Toland's ship is put out of commission by the Russians, where is he sent?

2. What causes the Russians to begin searching for Edwards and his men after the American attack on the Keflavik air base?

3. In this section of the book, Sergetov questions a Russian soldier who has returned from the front. How is the soldier related to him?

4. Morris warns the crew of the USS Pharris that the ship's orders have changed. What does he tell them?

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

(see the answer key)

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