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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a "fo'c's'le"?
(a) It's a variant spelling of "foxhole," and means the crew's lounging area.
(b) It's a space in the forward hull where extra anchor chain is kept.
(c) It's a nautical term for any area of the ship where the enlisted crew go to get away from the officers.
(d) It is an abbreviation for "forecastle," or the forward deck of a ship.

2. Who does Dirk call first to report the incident with the gray van?
(a) ADM Hunter.
(b) Adrian Hunter.
(c) The Honolulu Police.
(d) ADM Sandecker.

3. How long has it been since someone researched the sunken island at George Papaaloa's museum?
(a) No one has ever asked for information about it from George.
(b) During the Vietnam War.
(c) Two weeks ago.
(d) Since right after World War Two.

4. What are the two most important things about the sub's condition that Dirk reports to Boland?
(a) It is only partially flooded and the lights are still on.
(b) Her electronics have not corroded and the missiles are intact.
(c) The slight movement of the boat indicates she is not stuck fast to the seafloor and her water pumps are still working.
(d) It is not flooded and still has power from the port reactor.

5. What kind of car does Dirk drive?
(a) A Ford Mustang.
(b) A Volkswagen beetle.
(c) An antique Chevy pickup.
(d) An AC Cobra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dirk stop to talk to George Papaaloa?

2. Why is Dirk beginning to distrust his situational awareness after his visit to the museum and George Papaaloa?

3. Why is diving on a wrecked submarine different from a wrecked ship for Dirk?

4. What is Barf the Magic Dragon?

5. What happens to the radio communications between Big Daddy and the Kid?

(see the answer key)

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