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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long do they estimate Swain will live?
(a) about three hours
(b) about three days
(c) about two weeks
(d) about a month

2. After the trail cruise, who comes to inspect the USS Scorpion?
(a) the Mayor of Melbourne
(b) the Prime Minister
(c) former general, Sir Douglas Froude
(d) Vice Admiral, Sir David Hartman

3. What was the final conclusion about who started the war?
(a) large industrial companies
(b) the Israelies and the Arabs
(c) the rresponsibles, small nuclear capable countries
(d) the Chinese and the Russians

4. Why are there more cars on the road now?
(a) a new source of fuel is found
(b) people are trying to kill themselves in car accidents
(c) people are no longer saving fuel
(d) the government is giving away fuel

5. What does Dwight plan to tell Sharon about Moira?
(a) she taught him how to fish
(b) she did nothing except darn his socks
(c) she made it possible for him to remain faithful and sober
(d) she is old and ugly but good company

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Davidson think people are not migrating south ahead of the radiation?

2. Who is in command on the USS Scorpion?

3. Although radiation has reached Townsville, northern Australia, what is the situation?

4. What does Moira's father ask Dwight?

5. Where does Dwight want to take the USS Scorpion?

(see the answer key)

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