2. What is the name of the ship Toland's commanding officer is in charge of?
(a) The USS Pharris.
(b) The USS Ingham.
(c) The USS Davis.
(d) The USS Lincolon.

3. What was the message of the movie that was televised the night before the attack on the Kremlin?
(a) That Russians must be ready to defend against a German attack.
(b) That Russia's military is ready to fight any country if the need arises.
(c) That Russians must disarm immediately to prevent nuclear war.
(d) That Russians must be careful not to involve themselves in foreign affairs.

4. A Russian military official analyzes the readiness of the Russian military. What is that man's name?
(a) Major Chapeyev.
(b) Ibrahim Tolkaze.
(c) Pavel Alekeseyev.
(d) Commander Daniel X. McCafferty.

5. Sergetov admits that he almost wishes that he had been present at the time of the attack. Why?
(a) He thinks he could have saved some of the children.
(b) He thinks death may be preferable to playing along with the government's plot.
(c) He wishes he could have been a hero because of his death.
(d) He feels that he could have stopped the attack.

6. What is notable about the "terrorist's" statement that angers Toland's superiors?
(a) There are no hard facts available about the attack or the terrorist.
(b) The man is too emotional about his story.
(c) The terrorist's story is too perfect.
(d) The man's story is full of holes and contradictions.

7. Why does Chernyavin praise the man who blew up the van?
(a) The explosion destroyed their paperwork so the enemy can't get it.
(b) He is very eager to begin fighting the Germans.
(c) He convinced the others to trust Chernyavin.
(d) He showed bravery by being the last man out of the vehicle.

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

9. After Toland shares what he knows about Russia's state of affairs, he is moved to a new office. Where is it?
(a) Tampa, Florida.
(b) Norfolk, Virginia.
(c) Washington, D.C..
(d) Quantico, Virginia.

10. Before the attack on the Keflavik air base, a Russian ship is secretly carrying Russian infantrymen. What is the name of that ship?
(a) The Julius Fucik.
(b) The Delfin.
(c) The Plavnik.
(d) The USS Pharris.

11. Four hovercraft are about to land on Iceland's coast. Why weren't they noticed by the Navy sooner?
(a) The Navy's radar did not see them.
(b) They were disguised.
(c) The Russians caused a diversion.
(d) They flew too quickly to be recognized.

12. How does Flynn react to the Russian's show of reducing their arms?
(a) He's excited to see that the Russians are taking steps toward peace.
(b) He's indifferent about the arms reduction.
(c) He's tense about the reduction of arms in the Russian military.
(d) He's skeptical about their honesty concerning their disarmament.

13. 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) The Politburo used the funeral as an excuse to discuss politics publicly.
(b) He feels responsible for the death of the children.
(c) One of the parents of the deceased made a scene.
(d) Half of the people who knew about the attack were at the funeral.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What happens that leads to Chernyavin's discovery and arrest?

3. The eulogy given at the Russian victims' funeral calls for what action?

4. What political body does the Politburo suggest should be eliminated?

5. What is the full name of the author of the article about the importance of the Russian oil fields?

(see the answer keys)

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