Cold War Submarine Crisis Quiz

What was the primary mission of the Soviet submarine K129 during the Cold War?

• To patrol the Pacific and await orders

• To conduct scientific research

• To engage in espionage activities

• To transport goods between ports

According to Kenneth Fu, what was K129 allegedly preparing to do near Hawaii?

• Conduct a diplomatic mission

• Launch a missile against the USA

• Engage in a training exercise

• Rescue a stranded vessel

What discrepancy in K129's crew list raised suspicions about its mission?

• An unusually high number of crew members

• The absence of a commanding officer

• The presence of foreign diplomats

• A lack of experienced officers

What was the alleged goal of the KGB team that supposedly hijacked K129?

• To sabotage American naval operations

• To defect to the United States

• To establish a new Soviet base

• To start a war between the USA and China

How did the captain of K129 reportedly prevent a global conflict?

• By surrendering to American forces

• By negotiating with the KGB team

• By giving the wrong launch code

• By steering the submarine to safety