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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. After the Russians have gained control of the air base, what is their one significant problem?
(a) Their ship sank, and they are stranded at the base.
(b) Their missiles are damaged by saltwater.
(c) Their commander was killed by a stray bullet.
(d) Some of their weapons were lost during the battle.

2. When Toland is recalled to duty and is preparing to leave his home, he hears a news report about something that occurs at the Kremlin. What was it?
(a) There was an explosion at the Kremlin.
(b) Another oil refinery is attacked.
(c) An important government official is kidnapped.
(d) There was a riot over the lack of oil.

3. 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 ready to defend against a German attack.
(c) That Russians must be careful not to involve themselves in foreign affairs.
(d) That Russians must disarm immediately to prevent nuclear war.

4. A Russian military official analyzes the readiness of the Russian military. What is that man's name?
(a) Commander Daniel X. McCafferty.
(b) Pavel Alekeseyev.
(c) Major Chapeyev.
(d) Ibrahim Tolkaze.

5. What is the name of the ship Toland's commanding officer is in charge of?
(a) The USS Lincolon.
(b) The USS Davis.
(c) The USS Pharris.
(d) The USS Ingham.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the attack on the Keflavik air base, a Russian ship is secretly carrying Russian infantrymen. What is the name of that ship?

2. What does Sergetov note about the Politburo's decision to go to war for oil?

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

4. The Russian ship is repainted to look like a merchant ship, but they are not in normal shipping lanes. What does the crew do when the U.S. Navy questions them about this?

5. The execution of four Russian generals has a profound impact on the rest of the Russian military. How do other military officers respond?

Short Essay Questions

1. Are the men who are stationed at Keflavik, Iceland, happy with their post?

2. Is Edwards suited to the stress of his situation?

3. What is "Red Storm?"

4. How are the Russians' missiles damaged?

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

6. What is suspicious about the confession of the alleged terrorist who claims responsibility for the attack on the Kremlin?

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

8. What is Chernyavin doing in Germany?

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

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

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