1. What unique feature of the Martha Ann's navigational equipment makes her totally crew-independent?
(a) She is entirely crew-dependent.
(b) Her auto-pilot is interconnected with her GPS allowing her to navigate a pre-constructed route independently.
(c) She can be scuttled remotely in case of emergency.
(d) Her central controls can be overridden remotely.

2. How many distress signals have been received from ships that have gone down where the Starbuck is last reported?
(a) None.
(b) 112.
(c) Several thousand.
(d) Only two.

3. What is "one of the finest undercover salvage operations in the world?"
(a) NUMA, ADM Sandecker's command.
(b) The Russian Special Undersea Operators Progam.
(c) The Special Projects division of NUMA, Dirk Pitt's command.
(d) The 101st Salvage Fleet, ADM Hunter's command.

4. What is Dirk's military rank?
(a) Ensign.
(b) Major.
(c) Lieutenant Colonel.
(d) Captain.

5. Besides his direction on delivering his message, what is CDR Dupree's final request?
(a) Do not let them get us.
(b) Let the world know there ARE extra-terrestrials on Earth.
(c) Do not search for us.
(d) Please communicate with my family.

Short Answer Questions

1. In spite of all of the odd people Dirk has met since the beginning of the book, who is it that still haunts him as he gets underway on the Martha Ann?

2. What does "noncom" mean as it is used in the beginning of Chapter 10?

3. What threat does Dirk face being left behind as as the others ride the air bubble from the Starbuck's escape hatch to the surface?

4. By ADM Hunter's estimation, how deep is the water where the Starbuck sinks?

5. What does SN Farris tell Dirk "They" will do if he uses the radio?

(see the answer key)

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