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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the code name for the command to which Edwards reports?
(a) Master.
(b) Kennel.
(c) Doghouse.
(d) Boarding House.

2. What does the AP Moscow Correspondent say extinguished the fire?
(a) Sophisticated fire extinguishers.
(b) Military helicopters.
(c) A freak snowstorm.
(d) Hundreds of firefighters and volunteers.

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

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

5. What code name is given to Edwards?
(a) Boxer.
(b) Corgie.
(c) Beagle.
(d) Spaniel.

6. An AP Moscow Correspondent publishes a new story about the Nizhnevartovskv oil refinery fire. What does it say caused the explosion?
(a) A leak in the refinery's valves.
(b) A careless employee.
(c) A technical malfunction.
(d) A disgruntled employee.

7. What boat is Toland on when the Russians attack?
(a) The Chicago.
(b) The Pharris.
(c) The Lincolon.
(d) The Nimitz.

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

9. What happens to Chernyavin after he is caught?
(a) He is drugged and reveals details about his mission.
(b) He is imprisoned until he confesses.
(c) He is sent back to Russia.
(d) He is executed for treason.

10. Morris warns the crew of the USS Pharris that the ship's orders have changed. What does he tell them?
(a) Drills will continue to be conducted, but no one is to fire upon enemy ships.
(b) No more drills will be conducted; their new mission is to track all enemy ships.
(c) No more drills will be conducted; all calls to arms will be real.
(d) All personnel are to increase security and report any suspicious activity.

11. How many Muslims attack the oil refinery in Nizhnevartovsk?
(a) Seven.
(b) Nine.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

12. 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) Half of the people who knew about the attack were at the funeral.
(d) One of the parents of the deceased made a scene.

13. Command asks Edwards a series of questions to confirm his identity. One question makes him so angry he refuses to answer. What was it?
(a) Why his father left his family.
(b) What happened to his girlfriend.
(c) Where his mother is buried.
(d) Why his wife divorced him.

14. What is the full name of the adviser to the Russian government, who specializes in energy production?
(a) Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
(b) Mikhail Eduardovich Sergetov.
(c) Alexander Taneyev.
(d) Dmitri Shostakovich.

15. What kind of vessel does the USS Pharris sink?
(a) A merchant ship.
(b) A Russian oil tanker.
(c) A submarine.
(d) A warship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toland believes that the incident in Russia was faked. What reason would Russia have to fake something of this magnitude?

2. While the American military waits to confirm a plan to down Soviet satellites, something happens that sets back the operation. What happens?

3. After Edwards loses his confidence in himself, he defers all decisions to what man?

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

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

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