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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. In Iceland, Edwards and his men near the hill Doghouse told them to reach but are unable to approach it. Why?

2. What causes the Russians to begin searching for Edwards and his men after the American attack on the Keflavik air base?

3. What does Georgiyevich say his replacement told the Politburo when the war was discussed with the Politburo?

4. Before O'Malley sank the submarine, what role did he play as a helicopter pilot?

5. Where are Alekeseyev and Sergetov when their helicopter is shot down?

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. After the Pharris sinks a Russian submarine, how does Morris treat the Russian sailors he captures?

3. What response does Edwards provide when warned about how "tough" the 200-mile hike to Hvammsfjordur will be?

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

5. Why is McCafferty frustrated with his actions against the Russians?

6. How does Morris react when Calloway, an American reporter, sails with Morris's crew?

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

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

9. Why do Edwards and his men attack and kill five Russian soldiers at a local farmhouse?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Red Storm Rising was published in the midst of the Cold War. It includes many elements of Cold War politics, technological advances, and plays on many emotions and fears commonly held by people during the Cold War era. For a novel that is so time-specific, is Red Storm Rising still culturally significant today?

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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