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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did the nuclear war last in the Northern hemisphere?
(a) one year
(b) one week
(c) six months
(d) thirty-seven days

2. With whom do Peter and Dwight meet in Melbourne?
(a) the Supreme Allied Commander
(b) the Prime Minister
(c) a committee of nervous residents
(d) the crew of the USS Scorpion

3. Why does the USS Swordfish leave Rio for Montevideo?
(a) they think some people are alive in Montevideo
(b) radiation gets too hot in Rio
(c) radiation has not reached Montevideo
(d) they need a change of scenery

4. What does Dwight tell Moira about a submarine scouting trip up the east coast of America?
(a) the radiation levels are coming down
(b) the ship never returned
(c) the submarine hit a mine and was destroyed
(d) there is nothing left alive

5. What does Moira tell Dwight her occupation is?
(a) drinking alcohol
(b) farmer
(c) waitress
(d) stenography

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What plants does Mary want around the house?

3. What happens that night at Peter's and Mary's house?

4. For how long did the Russians and Chinese figure nuclear bombs would render land uninhabitable?

5. What does Dwight encourage Moira to do?

(see the answer key)

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