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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 35 through 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is this mission to take out the bridges so important in the war against the Soviets?
(a) If the mission fails, the Russians can take more oil.
(b) If it is successful, Soviet reinforcements can not arrive.
(c) If the mission fails, the Germans will be trapped by the Soviets.
(d) If it is successful, the Germans can not move into Russia.

2. What does Morris do to gain information from the Russian prisoners about the whereabouts of other vessels?
(a) He tries to convince the Russians to cooperate.
(b) He witholds food and water until they tell him where other ships are located.
(c) He tortures them for information.
(d) He gives the Russians liquor and bugs their rooms.

3. On the Pharris, Morris realizes that the loss of the Keflavik air base is more significant than he once anticipated. Why?
(a) It allows the Russians to attack both by air and by sea.
(b) It allows the Russians to bring in reinforcements.
(c) It means that the Navy can not contact their ships at sea.
(d) It means the Navy can not use any air planes.

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

5. What is the name of the defensive maneuver that the Allied forces execute in Chapter 35?
(a) "Eliza."
(b) "Zigzag."
(c) "Magoo."
(d) "Doolittle."

Short Answer Questions

1. Doghouse tells Edwards and his men are told to "take a little hike." Where are they supposed to go?

2. 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?

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

4. The men that escape the sunken submarine are captured and taken on board the Pharris. How are they treated?

5. At the funeral, Sergetov is enraged by the loss of life that resulted from the explosion. He is also angry because of what reason?

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