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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is headed for the Southern hemisphere?
(a) radiation fallout
(b) the entire U.S. naval fleet
(c) guided missiles from the North
(d) planes carrying nuclear bombs

3. What weapons were used in the Russian-Chinese war?
(a) small atomic warheads
(b) siberians and mongals
(c) hydrogen and cobalt bombs
(d) dirty bombs

4. How does Peter get to town and to the local farmer for milk?
(a) he walks
(b) he rides a bicycle
(c) he uses roller skates
(d) he rides a pony

5. How does Dwight react to the country?
(a) it makes him sad for America
(b) it makes him wish for the city
(c) it makes him wonder if he can do the work
(d) it makes him happy to see the trees again

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the southernmost major city in the world?

3. What are Dwight and Peter ordered not to do on the upcoming cruise?

4. Why does the USS Swordfish leave Rio for Montevideo?

5. What is the only sign of life at Queensland?

(see the answer key)

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