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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What element of the Russian offensive does Pavel Alekeseyev say is crucial to its success?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Shock and awe.
(c) Extensive military action.
(d) Intimidation.

3. While the Russians prepare for their offensive, four generals are court-martialed and shot. What are they accused of?
(a) Stealing and selling Russian weapons.
(b) Falsifying training records.
(c) Mistreating military recruits.
(d) Embezzeling military money.

4. Toland believes that the incident in Russia was faked. What reason would Russia have to fake something of this magnitude?
(a) Faking an attack would allow Russia to declare war on another country.
(b) Faking a terrorist attack would make other countries feel bad for Russia and offer them oil.
(c) An explosion would frighten Russians and make them want to go to war.
(d) Faking a terrorist attack would justify heightened military activity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the people who died in the attack on Russia, how many were children?

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

3. Command asks Edwards a series of questions to confirm his identity. One question makes him so angry he refuses to answer. What was it?

4. Where does First Lieutenant Mike Edwards stay to monitor the situation at the air base?

5. Alekeseyev is promised that the Russian Navy can achieve a certain goal. What is it?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the captain of the Julius Fucik do when the ship is discovered by the U.S. Navy?

2. What happens to the Nimitz, the ship Toland is aboard during a Russian attack?

3. What are some obstacles Edwards and his men face once they escape the air base?

4. What happens to Robert Toland after he alerts military officials to the situation in Russia?

5. What is "Red Storm?"

6. Describe the actions Edwards and his men take immediately after the attack on the Icelandic air base.

7. What are the effects of the execution of four generals in the Russian army?

8. What is Chernyavin doing in Germany?

9. Who escapes the air base after the Russians take over?

10. What happens to Chernyavin's men after Chernyavin is detained and questioned?

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