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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only sign of life at Queensland?
(a) a rabbit
(b) a dog
(c) a camel
(d) a kangaroo

2. Why is the USS Scorpion able to sail in spite of the fuel shortage?
(a) it is nuclear powered
(b) it has large reserve tanks
(c) it runs on coal
(d) it makes fuel from sea water

3. What social gathering have Peter and Mary just hosted as the story opens?
(a) a sock hop
(b) a family reunion
(c) a barbecue
(d) a formal dinner

4. What has Peter rigged up to carry the baby or groceries?
(a) a two-wheel carriage for the back of his bicycle
(b) a four-wheel buggy
(c) a little red wagon
(d) a canvas backpack

5. What is the southernmost major city in the world?
(a) Melbourne
(b) Manilla
(c) Rio de Jainerio
(d) Aukland

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peter do as the sub returns to Melbourne?

2. Why do they want to check out the radio signals?

3. How does Dwight react to the country?

4. What had the Swordfish done that everyone was talking about?

5. Besides the suicide pills and syringe, what does Peter bring home?

(see the answer key)

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