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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does the USS Swordfish report being submerged that might be a record?
(a) thirty-two days
(b) three weeks
(c) forty days
(d) six months

2. Where was Peter stationed when the war started?
(a) at a radar station in Tasmania
(b) on board the U.S.S. Scorpion
(c) on board the H.M.A.S. Anzac
(d) at the Naval Base in Melbourne

3. How does Lt. Sunderstrom go ashore at Elliott Bay?
(a) in a mini-sub
(b) in a space suit
(c) in a plastic bubble
(d) in a radiation suit

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

5. Why are they not sure about the radiation sickness in Cape Town?
(a) there is still radio contact
(b) there are no radio stations in Cape Town
(c) the Scorpion has not gone there
(d) they have conflicting reports

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the war escalate?

2. How does Peter explain the need for her to know about the pills?

3. After the Gallery, where does Dwight go?

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

5. Why are there more cars on the road now?

(see the answer key)

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