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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 chapters 27-34, the Americans attack the Russians at the air base using what new technology?

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

3. Before Morris sails from New York Harbor, he is joined by a reporter. What is the reporter's name?

4. What happened to Edwards's girlfriend?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does O'Malley say is significant about the military's refusal to use the word "killing"?

3. Why is Edwards berated after the incident at the farmhouse?

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

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

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

7. Why does Morris have to arrange for a tug boat to haul the Pharris back to shore?

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the structure and political maneuvering of the Russian government through Red Storm Rising's plot. After establishing the style, structure, and function of the Russian government, analyze how those elements influence the outcome of the Red Storm offensive. If the country's government was structured differently, would the outcome of the war have been the same? Be sure to support each point with a specific example from the novel.

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