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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it unsafe for Edwards to stay at his surveillance location?
(a) One of his men betrayed their position to the Russians.
(b) His location is too close to the Russians.
(c) The Russians locate their hiding spot during a security sweep.
(d) His location is never really dark because the sun never truly sets.

2. Chernyavin picks up a package at a post office. What does it contain?
(a) A map of the office of the Bundestag, or German parliament.
(b) The blueprint for the German Chancellor's house.
(c) Plans for the Reichstag building.
(d) Plans for the NATO headquarters.

3. Flynn and Calloway cover a speech by the Russian Foreign Minister. What does the Minister speak about?
(a) A plea for other countries to send Russia money and oil.
(b) A proposal for arms reduction.
(c) Russia's strong military and financial wealth.
(d) A proposal to build more oil refineries.

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

5. Toland reveals what he knows to a high-ranking military official. What is that man's full name?
(a) Commander Raymond Jarvis.
(b) Sergeant Chuck Meyers.
(c) Colonel Keith Oberhausen.
(d) Vice Admiral Richard Pipes.

6. What are Edwards and his men told to do if they find themselves in danger?
(a) "Bug out."
(b) "Retreat and evade."
(c) "Peace out."
(d) "Surrender immediately."

7. 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 fill torpedo tubes with concrete.
(d) They take apart Russian rocket-launchers.

8. How long is the Russian military offensive supposed to last?
(a) Six to eight months.
(b) Seven to nine days.
(c) Two to three weeks.
(d) Three to four years.

9. What happens that leads to Chernyavin's discovery and arrest?
(a) He is hit by a car.
(b) He is arrested for having a fake passport.
(c) He is betrayed and is killed by German police.
(d) He is robbed and the package taken from him.

10. Almost immediately after Toland reveals what he knows, his status in the military changes. What happens?
(a) He is dismissed from service and told to keep quiet about what he knows.
(b) He is told to go on leave and return to the ship in a few weeks.
(c) He is asked to return to active duty.
(d) His two-week reserve status is extended indefinitely.

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

12. The mission against the Soviets is successful, but it is a costly victory. Why?
(a) NATO forces were ambushed and had to be left behind.
(b) Many troops are captured by the Soviets.
(c) NATO supply lines are compromised.
(d) Several planes are lost during the mission.

13. The Commander of the USS Pharris receives orders about how to deal with ships he encounters. What are those orders?
(a) He is to call for reinforcements any time he encounters enemy ships.
(b) He is to follow any enemy ships he finds, but is not to attack them.
(c) He is to engage any East Bloc warship or merchant ship.
(d) He is to evade any Soviet ships he encounters.

14. A Russian soldier named Chernyavin is in Germany. He is disguised as what kind of person?
(a) A German entrepreneur.
(b) An Austrian investor.
(c) A Russian diplomat.
(d) A Jewish businessman.

15. After Edwards loses his confidence in himself, he defers all decisions to what man?
(a) Marine Sergeant Smith.
(b) Navy Captain Booth.
(c) Commander Evans.
(d) Marine Corporal Davis.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people were killed in the attack in Russia?

2. How many Muslims attack the oil refinery in Nizhnevartovsk?

3. After the Russians have gained control of the air base, what is their one significant problem?

4. Why is the Russian Foreign Minister's speech so significant?

5. What is the name of the ship Toland's commanding officer is in charge of?

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