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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sandecker call when the sub attacks the Doodlebug?
(a) Jason Kellogg.
(b) Joe Kemper.
(c) Andrew Brown.
(d) David Keller.

2. What is Mercier doing as he drives to his office at the White House?
(a) Reading a book.
(b) Chatting with the driver.
(c) Using a microprocessor.
(d) Enjoying the scenery.

3. Why is a tugboat captain from Catskill angry?
(a) The drawbridge needs to be raised.
(b) The engineer of a train dumped trash while crossing a bridge.
(c) A bridge girder dropped on his boat.
(d) Passengers from a train threw things while going over a bridge.

4. In Chapter 3, where is the train station located?
(a) Hudson, New York.
(b) Buffalo, New York.
(c) Wacketshire, New York.
(d) Rochester, New York.

5. What happens when Meechum tries to get outside the station to flag the train?
(a) He runs into someone coming inside at the same time.
(b) He stumbles.
(c) He cuts his hand on the lantern.
(d) He is shot and hit on the head.

6. Where is Heidi heading after Dirk sees her off at the airport?
(a) Santa Cruz.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Santa Barbara.
(d) San Diego.

7. With whom does Sandecker have to argue over funding for NUMA?
(a) Congressional budget committee.
(b) A Senate finance committee.
(c) The President.
(d) Mercier.

8. What does Sandecker do when he is jogging?
(a) Smokes a cigar.
(b) Sings.
(c) Talks to himself.
(d) Chews gum.

9. What is Mercier's job?
(a) Attorney General.
(b) Secretary of the Treasury.
(c) National Security Adviser.
(d) Secretary of State.

10. What would Pitt like to have the next time he takes a trip?
(a) Better heating system.
(b) Better food.
(c) Warmer gear.
(d) More books.

11. In what hotel does Heidi stay in Washington, D.C.?
(a) The Melrose Hotel.
(b) Washington Court Hotel.
(c) Donovan House.
(d) Jefferson Hotel.

12. Why doesn't Sandecker ignore a call that is coming in when he has finally gotten home after a long day?
(a) He is expecting a call.
(b) The call is coming in on the direct line from NUMA.
(c) Caller ID shows the caller's phone number.
(d) He always answers the phone no matter how tired he is or how late it may be.

13. How far can the Doodlebug see through rock?
(a) 13 miles.
(b) 25 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 15 miles.

14. What is Henri Villon's position in the Canadian government?
(a) Minister of Internal Affairs.
(b) Minister of Foreign Affairs.
(c) Minister of the Environment.
(d) Minister of Finance.

15. What is the date in Chapter 1?
(a) August 1912.
(b) July 1911.
(c) May 1914.
(d) September 1914.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does Mercier suggest that the United States buy electricity?

2. What does the person who comes into the station want?

3. How many metal traces and minerals can be identified by the Doodlebug?

4. How large a crew is on board the Doodlebug?

5. Why did Gly leave his home state?

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