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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the crew of the Nautilus think the Arronax will do next?
(a) They will kill those on base.
(b) They will take those on base hostage.
(c) They will blow up the entire base.
(d) They will take the hostages away on the Varuna.

2. How does the Varuna’s crew safely enter the base?
(a) Luca says he has turned off the lasers.
(b) Caleb does not see them enter.
(c) Jupiter guards them.
(d) Ophelia says she has turned off the lasers.

3. To what does Ester compare the Nautilus’ self-preservation mode?
(a) Snails.
(b) The African lungfish.
(c) Blue whales.
(d) Hibernation.

4. What does Ana realize as she plays the organ?
(a) She is finally communicating with the Nautilus.
(b) She knows a great deal of Bach.
(c) She has not lost her touch.
(d) She always loved playing the piano.

5. What does the dragonfly-like drone do to guide the Varuna into the base’s port?
(a) It sticks a tongue-like wire into the Varuna’s consul.
(b) It pushes the Varuna with its antenae.
(c) It sits on the steering wheel and steers the ship to the dock.
(d) It tows the boat into port.

6. Who raised Gem?
(a) His parents.
(b) His brother.
(c) Dr. Hewett.
(d) His grandmother.

7. Why do Ophelia and Luca apologize to Ana?
(a) For allowing her parents to die.
(b) For not saving her brother.
(c) For not telling her about the base.
(d) For letting her down.

8. What is something NOT mentioned in the beginning of Chapter Twenty-Nine that gets the freshmen riled up?
(a) Espresso.
(b) A chance to see the Nautilus.
(c) A safe haven.
(d) A ride back home.

9. Chapter Twenty-Three begins how?
(a) Ana is having a nightmare that she is drowning.
(b) Ana is dreaming of a Fourth of July with her family.
(c) Ana is dreaming she is in the Nautilus.
(d) Ana is dreaming of a special dinner with her family.

10. The Dolphins decipher the coded message and realize it is a combination of what?
(a) Dolphin, SOS, and Hebrew.
(b) Dolphin, Blue-whale song, and Bundeli.
(c) Blue-whale song, chimpanzee, and Bundeli.
(d) Blue-whale song, five by five, and Bundeli.

11. In Chapter Thirty-Six, how does the Nautilus feel when the entire crew is taken aboard all at once?
(a) She feels nothing, as she is just a submarine.
(b) Worried they will hurt her.
(c) Happy to have a crew again and to be taken care of.
(d) Angry that she was left alone for so long.

12. Why does Ana feels sorry for the sub?
(a) It went neglected for so many years.
(b) It was poorly designed.
(c) It is not very large.
(d) It has gone crazy.

13. Where are Ana’s mother’s ashes sprinkled?
(a) In the water at her favorite park.
(b) In the Pacific Ocean.
(c) In the Nautilus.
(d) In Nemo’s underwater gardens.

14. What does Ophelia call Dr. Hewitt?
(a) A moron.
(b) An oddity.
(c) A fool.
(d) An idiot.

15. In Chapter Thirty-Five, what is Ester’s job as Ana gives her classmates tours of the Nautilus?
(a) She warns everyone to be considerate of the Nautilus’ feelings.
(b) She tells everyone to watch their step, as the Nautilus is a little cramped.
(c) She welcomes everyone to the Nautilus.
(d) She gives everyone background information on the Nautilus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the entrance to the base?

2. How does Ana describe what look like eyes on the Nautilus?

3. What does Ester realize is happening when Ana plays on the organ?

4. What happens when Meadow Newman thinks it is funny that the Nautilus is being compared to a wild animal?

5. How far away does the the Nautilus take the crew from the base?

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