2. How long is the Russian military offensive supposed to last?
(a) Two to three weeks.
(b) Six to eight months.
(c) Seven to nine days.
(d) Three to four years.

3. Who discovers the refinery fire?
(a) The American military base in Norfolk, Virginia.
(b) An unnamed citizen in Franklin, North Carolina.
(c) The Satellite Control Facility in Sunnyvale, California.
(d) The Satellite Watchdog Group in Atlanta, Georgia.

4. 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) Half of the people who knew about the attack were at the funeral.
(c) One of the parents of the deceased made a scene.
(d) He feels responsible for the death of the children.

5. What clue does Toland discover that indicates Russia's instability?
(a) Food riots in Moscow.
(b) Hijacking of oil shipments across the country.
(c) Demonstrations and speeches in the heart of the Kremlin.
(d) Russian battery shortages.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Chernyavin picks up a package at a post office. What does it contain?

3. As Chernyavin's men are traveling, they find themselves face-to-face with a tank. They then hear Chernyavin's voice telling them to surrender themselves. Why does this surprise them?

4. What does the Politburo decide after Sergetov's report?

5. What boat is Toland on when the Russians attack?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are the Russians' missiles damaged?

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

4. An AP news correspondent in Moscow does not reveal the true cause of the oil refinery fire. What does he say happened, and how does he report the fire was extinguished?

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

6. Why does the Politburo decide to go to war for oil?

7. Why does Sergetov become enraged at the funeral of the victims of the Kremlin explosion?

8. Why does the Russian Foreign Minister place so much emphasis on his proposal for arms reduction?

9. Why does Chernyavin fail in his mission?

10. What does Toland suspect about the explosion in the Kremlin?

(see the answer keys)

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