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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are strange radio signals coming from?
(a) Honolulu
(b) San Francisco
(c) Seattle
(d) Montevideo

2. Where is the radiation sickness by August?
(a) Southern Argentina
(b) Cape of Good Hope
(c) Sydney and Adelaide
(d) South Africa and Uruguay

3. What is Dwight's condition when he arrives at Moira's house?
(a) very ill
(b) very flippant
(c) very happy
(d) very depressed

4. After the Pastoral Club, what do John and Peter have?
(a) scones and English tea
(b) a serious discussion about life and death
(c) a wild and dangerous ride in the Ferrari
(d) another round of drinks at the hotel

5. Why does John want the Grand Prix race moved up to August 10th?
(a) August 17th is John's birthday
(b) August 17th is the shortest day of the year
(c) August 17th may be too late
(d) August 17th is too cold

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems to increase the tolerance to radioactivity, by a few days?

2. What is Moira's surprise for Dwight?

3. What objects does Dwight hold onto to maintain his ties to his family?

4. What good news does Moira tell Dwight?

5. What does John Osbourne tell Dwight?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the surprise Moira has for Dwight when they meet for lunch.

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

3. Why does John say his uncle, Sir Froude, still appears to be healthy?

4. What condition does Peter put on his continuing service in the Navy?

5. How does Mary put out of her mind that Sydney and Adelaide now have the radiation sickness?

6. How is John Osbourne able to race his car so much?

7. On the long voyage of the Scorpion, what are they able to learn about San Francisco?

8. How does John say the sickness goes near the end?

9. What is it that Moira agrees to do for Mary if Peter does not return in time?

10. Describe the contradictory things Peter brings home for the baby.

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