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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. Why does the captain of the Julius Fucik decide to take that course of action?
(a) The boat is too damaged to dock properly.
(b) The captain is certain that he can destroy the air base alone.
(c) The captain is afraid his enemies will discover Russia's plans for Red Storm.
(d) The captain plans to return with reinforcements.

2. 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) One of the parents of the deceased made a scene.
(b) The Politburo used the funeral as an excuse to discuss politics publicly.
(c) Half of the people who knew about the attack were at the funeral.
(d) He feels responsible for the death of the children.

3. Flynn and Calloway cover a speech by the Russian Foreign Minister. What does the Minister speak about?
(a) A plea for other countries to send Russia money and oil.
(b) A proposal for arms reduction.
(c) A proposal to build more oil refineries.
(d) Russia's strong military and financial wealth.

4. Why is it unsafe for Edwards to stay at his surveillance location?
(a) The Russians locate their hiding spot during a security sweep.
(b) One of his men betrayed their position to the Russians.
(c) His location is never really dark because the sun never truly sets.
(d) His location is too close to the Russians.

5. 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?
(a) They believe that Chernyavin is dead.
(b) They think that Chernyavin is working for the Germans.
(c) They are now under new leadership.
(d) They think that Chernyavin is still in prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the message of the movie that was televised the night before the attack on the Kremlin?

2. How does Flynn react to the Russian's show of reducing their arms?

3. A Russian military official analyzes the readiness of the Russian military. What is that man's name?

4. After Edwards loses his confidence in himself, he defers all decisions to what man?

5. A Russian soldier named Chernyavin is in Germany. He is disguised as what kind of person?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Toland notice about the eulogy for the victims of the explosion at the Kremlin?

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

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

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

5. What is "Red Storm?"

6. Why does the captain of the Julius Fucik ground the ship after the attack on the Icelandic air base?

7. Why does Chernyavin fail in his mission?

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

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

10. What are some clues Robert Toland finds that hint that Russia is preparing for an offensive?

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