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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the source of the mysterious radio signal Sunderstrom is looking for?
(a) a broken casement rolling on a Coke bottle
(b) a fallen curtrain rod moved by the wind
(c) a tennis ball rolling around on the desk
(d) a bobble-head figure lying on its side

3. What becomes apparent during the meeting with the Admiral?
(a) he has been drinking in his office
(b) he no longer cares
(c) he has obviously gotten the sickness
(d) he has killed his wife

4. How does Moira's father say he wants to go when the time comes?
(a) shoot himself in the head
(b) taking a suicide pill
(c) on the veranda with a drink or in his own bed
(d) out in the meadow with his wife

5. What does he look for as a gift for his daughter?
(a) an Australian doll
(b) a pogo stick
(c) a set of puzzles
(d) a doll house

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Seaman Swain want to see Edmonds through the periscope?

2. What is Dwight's condition when he arrives at Moira's house?

3. What is happening in John Osbourne's home?

4. When do Broken Hill and Perth go out because of the radiation?

5. Where is Edmonds?

(see the answer key)

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