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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had the Swordfish done that everyone was talking about?
(a) broken the ice at the South Pole
(b) sunk a Russian nuclear sub
(c) It pulled into its home port and found no one alive
(d) diffused a nuclear bomb that had not exploded

2. Who knows about the destination for the upcoming trip of the USS Scorpion according to Dwight?
(a) everyone except him
(b) only Peter, John, and him
(c) only Peter and him who have told Mary and Moira
(d) only John Osbourne who carries sealed orders

3. Who do Peter and Mary invite to their house to keep Dwight entertained?
(a) Caroline Moresby
(b) Moira Davidson
(c) Mary Paul
(d) Jennifer Holmes

4. Why was the war limited to the Northern hemisphere?
(a) it happened too fast to move south
(b) the southern hemisphere was not a threat to the north
(c) that was planned for much later
(d) nothing south of the equator was considered important

5. Why does Peter not take the car to Melbourne?
(a) the car needs some new parts
(b) the tires are flat
(c) the car refuses to start
(d) there is very little gasoline left in the country

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Peter hoping for?

2. Why does the USS Swordfish not come to Australia?

3. What has Peter rigged up to carry the baby or groceries?

4. Who is in command on the USS Scorpion?

5. Who do Peter and John meet at the Pastoral Club in Melbourne?

(see the answer key)

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