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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What will happen when the radiation covers the Southern hemisphere?
(a) rabbits and dogs will die first
(b) everyone on Earth will be dead
(c) it will be safe to head north
(d) global warming will cause floods

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

4. How long does Peter say the next trip of the Scorpion will probably take?
(a) about six months
(b) about one year
(c) about two months
(d) about six weeks

5. What are Dwight and Peter ordered not to do on the upcoming cruise?
(a) stay longer than planned
(b) bring anything or anyone contaminated on board the ship
(c) tell the crew what their mission is
(d) sail above the water

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Swain do without being seen?

2. How do Moira and Dwight get to know each other better?

3. Who is in command on the USS Scorpion?

4. What does Moira offer to do for Dwight?

5. What has happened at the outset of the novel?

(see the answer key)

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