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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the Pharris in chapter 27?
(a) It runs aground on a sand bar.
(b) It's hit by a torpedo.
(c) It's bombed by a Russian fighter pilot.
(d) It hits an underwater mine.

2. What happens to the captain that Morris replaces on his new ship?
(a) He has a nervous breakdown.
(b) He collapses due to a bleeding ulcer.
(c) He suffers from epilepsy.
(d) He dies in an enemy attack.

3. After O'Malley sinks his first submarine, Morris asks him when he'll be ready to fly again. What does he say?
(a) He's ready to go back up now.
(b) He'll be ready next month.
(c) He'll never be ready to fly again.
(d) He'll be ready in maybe a week.

4. The Politburo divides reports into which three categories?
(a) Low importance, medium importance, high importance.
(b) Best case, middle case, and worst case.
(c) Yellow, orange, and red.
(d) Important, urgent, critical.

5. After the Americans attack the Keflavik air base, Edwards announces that he and his men will have to relocate to a third location. Why?
(a) His men are desperate to get out of enemy territory.
(b) Edwards and his men are low on supplies.
(c) The Russians are too close to their hiding place.
(d) Their hiding place is under fire.

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

7. Edwards notes that Vigdis does not complain about having to move about in hostile territory. Why is this especially significant?
(a) Vigdis has never left her family before.
(b) Vigdis' leg is broken.
(c) Vigdis has a wounded shoulder.
(d) Vigdis is pregnant.

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

9. 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 is very well-spoken.
(b) The journalist stays out of the way.
(c) The journalist only carries one bag.
(d) The journalist has a good reputation.

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

11. McCafferty fires three torpedoes at a Russian convoy, but is unable to confirm a hit. Why?
(a) His sonar is damaged.
(b) The Chicago is fired upon.
(c) He is commanded to retreat.
(d) He is detected by the Russians.

12. 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) Signal a helicopter to come pick them up.
(b) Make camp and prepare to march again the next day.
(c) Take cover and await further orders.
(d) Report everything that they see to their command.

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

14. 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 encourages Morris to forget about the Pharris and focus on his new crew.
(c) He asks him to have a drink and has him talk about what happened.
(d) He recommends that Morris see a psychiatrist.

15. Edwards and his men are supposed to hike about two hundred miles. How long is their journey supposed to last?
(a) A month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two months.
(d) Ten days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toland observes that the Allied forces are capable of beating the Russians, but they must be able to do what first?

2. In chapters 27-34, the Americans attack the Russians at the air base using what new technology?

3. After McCafferty arrives in Scotland, what does he discover about his skirmish with the Russian convoy?

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

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

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