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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

McCafferty fires three torpedoes at a Russian convoy, but is unable to confirm a hit. Why? (from Chapters 21 through 26)

His sonar is damaged.

The Chicago is fired upon.

He is commanded to retreat.

He is detected by the Russians.

2.

After the Russians have gained control of the air base, what is their one significant problem? (from Chapters 18 through 21)

Their ship sank, and they are stranded at the base.

Some of their weapons were lost during the battle.

Their commander was killed by a stray bullet.

Their missiles are damaged by saltwater.

3.

An American soldier and Major Chapeyev are shot down in the same area, and Chapeyev attempts to take the American captive. What does the American ask the Chapeyev that dissuades him from doing so? (from Chapters 35 through 39)

He asks the Russian if he has enough shark repellent.

He asks the Russian if he can really bear to kill him in cold blood.

He asks the Russian to share his water with him.

He asks the Russian if captives really matter at sea.

4.

On the Pharris, Morris realizes that the loss of the Keflavik air base is more significant than he once anticipated. Why? (from Chapters 21 through 26)

It means that the Navy can not contact their ships at sea.

It allows the Russians to attack both by air and by sea.

It allows the Russians to bring in reinforcements.

It means the Navy can not use any air planes.

5.

How does O'Malley try to help Morris deal with the deaths of the men on the Pharris? (from Chapters 27 through 34)

He asks Morris to write about the details of the attack.

He recommends that Morris see a psychiatrist.

He asks him to have a drink and has him talk about what happened.

He encourages Morris to forget about the Pharris and focus on his new crew.

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