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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. An AP Moscow Correspondent publishes a new story about the Nizhnevartovskv oil refinery fire. What does it say caused the explosion?
(a) A careless employee.
(b) A disgruntled employee.
(c) A technical malfunction.
(d) A leak in the refinery's valves.

2. Chernyavin picks up a package at a post office. What does it contain?
(a) Plans for the NATO headquarters.
(b) The blueprint for the German Chancellor's house.
(c) A map of the office of the Bundestag, or German parliament.
(d) Plans for the Reichstag building.

3. How many Muslims attack the oil refinery in Nizhnevartovsk?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Seven.
(d) Nine.

4. Sergetov admits that he almost wishes that he had been present at the time of the attack. Why?
(a) He thinks he could have saved some of the children.
(b) He wishes he could have been a hero because of his death.
(c) He feels that he could have stopped the attack.
(d) He thinks death may be preferable to playing along with the government's plot.

5. What boat is Toland on when the Russians attack?
(a) The Pharris.
(b) The Nimitz.
(c) The Chicago.
(d) The Lincolon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After the Russians have gained control of the air base, what is their one significant problem?

3. What is the Russian Politburo?

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

5. What is the name of the man who escapes the Keflavik air base and uses a radio to spread news of the attack?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is "Red Storm?"

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

5. What are some reasons that the destruction of the oil refinery in Nizhnevartovsk so significant to the Russians?

6. What is Chernyavin doing in Germany?

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

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

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

10. Who is Robert Toland?

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