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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What objects does Dwight hold onto to maintain his ties to his family?
(a) photographs and letters
(b) a pogo stick and a fishing rod
(c) a bracelet and a fishing rod
(d) a music box and a boomerang

2. Why are they not sure about the radiation sickness in Cape Town?
(a) the Scorpion has not gone there
(b) they have conflicting reports
(c) there is still radio contact
(d) there are no radio stations in Cape Town

3. 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 makes fuel from sea water
(d) it runs on coal

4. What is John's most recent prognosis for the radiation cloud?
(a) it has slowed down
(b) it looks like it will stop
(c) it seems to be coming a little faster
(d) it appears to be weakening

5. Why does Dwight think forty percent of his crew will not return to the Scorpion?
(a) they cannot stand being submerged
(b) they want to die on land
(c) they have Australian girlfriends
(d) they are tired of useless trips

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the source of the mysterious radio signal Sunderstrom is looking for?

2. With whom do Peter and Dwight meet in Melbourne?

3. How do Moira and Dwight get to know each other better?

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

5. What gift does he buy for his son?

(see the answer key)

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