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

2. What two areas do the Russians plan to attack during Red Storm?

3. While the Russians prepare for their offensive, four generals are court-martialed and shot. What are they accused of?

4. The Russian KGB takes what political body hostage?

5. As he listens to the eulogy for the Russian victims, what does Toland notice about the speech?

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

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

4. Why does one of Chernyavin's men blow up the van they traveled in?

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

6. How are the Russians' missiles damaged?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Russia's history during World War II plays an important role in the development of Red Storm. Briefly explain Russia's past conflict with Germany, then trace the significance of that history throughout the book's plot. How does the Russian government manipulate the country's past enmity with Germany to serve its own purpose?

Essay Topic 2

The concept of pride and honor is important to many different characters in Red Storm Rising. Choose three individuals who value the concepts of honor and pride. Consider how those concepts influence the characters' actions. Compare and contrast the three individuals' concepts of pride and honor. Does each individual have the same concept of honor? How does each individuals' commitment to behaving with honor influence their actions in the book?

Essay Topic 3

A predominant theme in Red Storm Rising is the feeling of shame, embarrassment, or humiliation. Numerous characters throughout the novel deal with those emotions, and each of them deals with their emotions in a different way. Choose three characters who experience shame, embarrassment, or humiliation, and compare and contrast their different responses to their circumstances.

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