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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. The night before the attack, a movie was televised throughout Russia. What was the movie about?
(a) The Russian military.
(b) A German attack on Russia.
(c) World War I.
(d) Nuclear War.

2. What does the AP Moscow Correspondent say extinguished the fire?
(a) A freak snowstorm.
(b) Sophisticated fire extinguishers.
(c) Military helicopters.
(d) Hundreds of firefighters and volunteers.

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

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

5. The Russians who control the air base are attacked by American planes. What do the American planes fail to destroy?
(a) The base's air terminal.
(b) The air field.
(c) The flight command tower.
(d) Several runways.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Chernyavin after he is caught?

4. How many people were killed in the attack in Russia?

5. What is the code name for the command to which Edwards reports?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Robert Toland?

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

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

5. 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?

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 suspicious about the confession of the alleged terrorist who claims responsibility for the attack on the Kremlin?

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

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

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