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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What assignment does Peter receive?
(a) paymaster for the Royal Australian Navy
(b) liaison officer on the USS Scorpion
(c) commander of the H.M.A.S Melbourne
(d) communications officer on the USS Swordfish

2. Why is John Osbourne assigned to the USS Scorpion?
(a) as communications officer to translate Australian speech
(b) as science officer to test the levels of radiation
(c) as medical officer to care for injured
(d) as morale officer to entertain the sailors

3. When does the story take place?
(a) 1970
(b) 1961
(c) 1944
(d) 1957

4. Why does it not take long to bring Osbourne on board the submarine?
(a) he is in a hurry to get started
(b) he is passed out drunk and carried onto the ship
(c) he will use the ship's equipment
(d) most of his equipment is portable

5. Who is in command on the USS Scorpion?
(a) Admiral John Osbourne
(b) Lieutenant Commander Darrel Towers
(c) Captain John Smith
(d) Commander Dwight Towers

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the nuclear war last in the Northern hemisphere?

2. What does the Prime Minister say they want from Dwight and his crew?

3. What have Peter and Mary learned to do because of the shortages?

4. Why does Peter not take the car to Melbourne?

5. Where does Peter have an appointment?

(see the answer key)

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