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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two, Chapter Three and Chapter Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the crew mark the position of the iceberg?
(a) Shoots a harpoon on the top of it with a red flag.
(b) Drops a red dye flare on it.
(c) Drops a homing beacon on it.
(d) Drops four yellow buoys around it.

2. Who watches the Coast Guard ship fly away?
(a) Dirk Pitt.
(b) Dr. Bill Hunnewell.
(c) Two unidentified men.
(d) Commander Koski.

3. When does Pitt see a Russian submarine?
(a) While flying to the second iceberg.
(b) Right after taking off from the cutter.
(c) Right before landing on an iceberg.
(d) About five minutes away from the cutter.

4. What does Pitt tell Koski about Hunnewell's request?
(a) It comes from the highest authority.
(b) It is not that difficult.
(c) He puts a gun to his head and tells him to do it.
(d) If he doesn't he could be bring up on a court martial.

5. Where do Pitt and Hunnewell go after they leave the iceberg on which they landed?
(a) Back to the first iceberg.
(b) Back to the ship.
(c) They head north looking for another iceberg.
(d) They fly over the Chinese sub and drop depth charges.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was in the boat that left the submarine?

2. What is the Coast Guard plane doing at the beginning of this novel?

3. What happens when the men in the boat confront Pitt and Hunnewell?

4. Why do Pitt and Hunnewell depart in the helicopter?

5. What does Pitt know about the cutter's capabilities?

(see the answer key)

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