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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Osbourne say that perhaps people did not deserve the world?
(a) the animals have more sense
(b) the world has too much to offer
(c) we deserve something better
(d) we have been too silly

2. Where does Peter have an appointment?
(a) at the Naval Hospital
(b) with the Mayor of Melbourne
(c) at the Navy Department in Melbourne
(d) on the USS Scorpion

3. What has happened at the outset of the novel?
(a) the people of Melbourne, Australia, hold car races
(b) the USS Scorpion is lost at sea
(c) news media reports a pending nuclear war
(d) nuclear destruction of the Northern hemisphere

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

5. What does Moira tell Dwight her occupation is?
(a) farmer
(b) waitress
(c) stenography
(d) drinking alcohol

Short Answer Questions

1. What is at the Pastoral Club that Sir Froude wants to help eliminate?

2. What does Dwight tell Moira about a submarine scouting trip up the east coast of America?

3. Why is John Osbourne assigned to the USS Scorpion?

4. Where was Peter stationed when the war started?

5. Why does Peter not hold out much hope for a naval assignment?

(see the answer key)

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