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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Toland's ship is put out of commission by the Russians, where is he sent?

2. Why does Chernyavin praise the man who blew up the van?

3. The eulogy given at the Russian victims' funeral calls for what action?

4. Command asks Edwards a series of questions to confirm his identity. One question makes him so angry he refuses to answer. What was it?

5. Sergetov admits that he almost wishes that he had been present at the time of the attack. Why?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the captain of the Julius Fucik do when the ship is discovered by the U.S. Navy?

2. What is the Julius Fucik, and how does it fit into Russia's secretive plans for war?

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

4. What is "Red Storm?"

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Chernyavin fail in his mission?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The importance of oil in Red Storm Rising can not be understated. Trace the importance of oil throughout the plot of the book. How does oil, or the lack of it, contribute to the onset, perpetuation, and end of the war? Be sure to include examples from the beginning, middle, and end of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

A recurring theme in Red Storm Rising is stress and its effects on different individuals. Examine the effects of stress on Morris, Edwards, Vigdis, and Alekseyev. Compare and contrast how each individual deals with their circumstances. Does one character in particular deal with stress better than the other three? Who seems to have the most effective means of dealing with their stress? Conclude your essay with an examination of how stress plays into the development of the war as a whole.

Essay Topic 3

The two opposing sides of the conflict in Red Storm Rising each have an overarching plan for victory. The Soviet government places a great deal of emphasis on the element of surprise, and the Allied forces focus extensively on cooperation and unity in the face of the Russian threat. Examine the two sides' different ideals and how each side believes their concept will help them win the war. Which side is most effective in keeping to their plan? How did each concept play into the end of the war?

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