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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. Edwards and his men are supposed to hike about two hundred miles. How long is their journey supposed to last?

2. Who is the Russian Central Committee member who explains to Sergetov how the Politburo organizes reports?

3. Morris and his new crew work with another ship to sink an enemy submarine. What is the other ship's name?

4. What is the name of the girl Edwards and his men take with them when they leave the village?

5. After McCafferty arrives in Scotland, what does he discover about his skirmish with the Russian convoy?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Alekeseyev and Sergetov discuss the offensive in Germany, do they decide that the war is going well, or that it is going poorly?

2. How does Morris respond when the Battleaxe asks, "What the Devil is a Ruben James?"

3. Describe Edwards's and his men's actions when they realize they have been spotted by Russian forces.

4. What honors does Morris receive once he reaches Norfolk?

5. Why is Vigdis's pregnancy not unusual in Icelandic society?

6. What happens to the helicopter Alekeseyev and Sergetov are on in Germany, and what do the men do afterward?

7. What prompts Sergetov to ask Georgiyevich if the war is a mistake?

8. What does Sergetov's son say when his father questions him about the war?

9. Give an example of a character who is concerned about Morris's ability to captain the Ruben James. Why is the character concerned?

10. Describe the after-effects of the Allies' defensive maneuver they call "Doolittle."

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

During the extensive military action that takes place in Red Storm Rising, numerous characters either sink enemy vessels, shoot down enemy air craft, or witness the destruction of enemy targets. Each character, though, reacts to their kill in different ways. Choose three of the following characters and compare and contrast their responses to destroying enemy targets. Be sure to address the characters' emotional responses, their mental state after their kills, and the long-term effect their kills have on them. Characters include:

1) McCafferty

2) O'Malley

3) Morris

4) Chernyavin

5) Robert Toland

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the course of Red Storm Rising, the Russian government repeatedly attempts to make themselves appear more powerful than they really are. Examine how that tendency influences the war from the onset of the offensive to the conclusion of the conflict. Is Russia's determination to appear strong at all times accomplish anything positive for the country?

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