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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the Russians to begin searching for Edwards and his men after the American attack on the Keflavik air base?
(a) They saw Edwards and his men when they left their original hiding place.
(b) They believe someone is feeding information to the Americans.
(c) Edwards and his men were spotted while trying to signal for help.
(d) A Russian patrol found their footprints near their hiding place.

2. Morris did not receive much warning that the journalist was to join his ship, but he determines that the journalist is professional. Why?
(a) The journalist only carries one bag.
(b) The journalist has a good reputation.
(c) The journalist stays out of the way.
(d) The journalist is very well-spoken.

3. What happens to the farmhouse after Edwards and his men dispose of the Russian bodies?
(a) Edwards and his men burn it.
(b) It is abandoned.
(c) The fate of the house itself is not mentioned.
(d) The Russians occupy the house.

4. How does O'Malley try to help Morris deal with the deaths of the men on the Pharris?
(a) He asks Morris to write about the details of the attack.
(b) He recommends that Morris see a psychiatrist.
(c) He encourages Morris to forget about the Pharris and focus on his new crew.
(d) He asks him to have a drink and has him talk about what happened.

5. When Calloway interviews O'Malley about sinking the submarine, what does O'Malley point out about the American military?
(a) The Russians fired on the Americans first.
(b) The military never takes joy in sinking enemy vessels.
(c) The military never uses the word "killing."
(d) That Calloway can not understand combat because he's a civilian.

6. Morris is reassigned to a new ship. What is the name of that ship?
(a) The Santa Maria.
(b) The Ruben James.
(c) The Audie Murphy.
(d) The George Washington.

7. What marking will the Pharris receive that indicates that it has sunk a submarine?
(a) All of the men will be given special medals.
(b) A submarine will be painted on the bow.
(c) A special flag will be flown on the ship.
(d) The Pharris will be given a new name.

8. When the Russians locate a damaged American submarine, another Allied vessel distracts the Russians and leads them away. What is the name of that vessel?
(a) The Reuban James.
(b) The Nimitz.
(c) The Chicago.
(d) The Pharris.

9. Where was Georgiyevich when the information that led to the war was discussed with the Politburo?
(a) He was in America on business.
(b) He was visiting relatives in Serbia.
(c) He was home with an illness.
(d) He was on his lunch break.

10. What does Georgiyevich say his replacement told the Politburo when the war was discussed with the Politburo?
(a) His replacement tried to dissuade the Politburo from going to war.
(b) His replacement kept silent when asked for his report.
(c) His replacement told the Politburo what they wanted to hear.
(d) His replacement tried to talk the Politburo into attacking immediately.

11. What kind of submarine does Morris and the other ship sink?
(a) A nuclear submarine.
(b) An internal-combustion submarine.
(c) An oil-powered submarine.
(d) A coal-burning submarine.

12. During his interview with Calloway, O'Malley says that the Allied troops' ability to survive depends on what?
(a) The Allied forces' ability to keep their plans secret.
(b) The Allies' ability to unite with other countries.
(c) All troops working independantly, apart from each other.
(d) All parts of the military's defenses working together.

13. What was Edward's girlfriend's name?
(a) Carrie.
(b) Grace.
(c) Amanda.
(d) Sandy.

14. Edwards and his group are supposed to reach a nearby mountain where they hope to be picked up. What are they supposed to do once they reach their destination?
(a) Take cover and await further orders.
(b) Report everything that they see to their command.
(c) Signal a helicopter to come pick them up.
(d) Make camp and prepare to march again the next day.

15. What British town houses the USS Nimitz while it is repaired and prepared for service?
(a) Cornwall.
(b) Southampton.
(c) Glasgow.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Americans attack the Keflavik air base, Edwards announces that he and his men will have to relocate to a third location. Why?

2. Terry Mackell has great success locating tanks with what kind of instrument?

3. When Edward and Vigdis encounter an enemy helicopter, how do they avoid detection?

4. When McCafferty fires upon the Russian convoy, he saves a submarine crew from which country?

5. What is the name of Georgiyevich's driver?

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