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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides his direction on delivering his message, what is CDR Dupree's final request?
(a) Let the world know there ARE extra-terrestrials on Earth.
(b) Do not let them get us.
(c) Please communicate with my family.
(d) Do not search for us.

2. What does "noncom" mean as it is used in the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Non-commissioned, meaning not an officer.
(b) Non-commissioned, meaning not an authorized Naval vessel.
(c) Non-communicative, meaning unable or unwilling to speak.
(d) Not-in-compliance, meaning the person or vessel is not obeying instructions.

3. According to CDR Dupree's log, which compartment in the sub is the only compartment breached?
(a) The reactor room.
(b) The forward torpedo room.
(c) The aft missile cabin.
(d) The captain's quarters.

4. What is "one of the finest undercover salvage operations in the world?"
(a) NUMA, ADM Sandecker's command.
(b) The Special Projects division of NUMA, Dirk Pitt's command.
(c) The Russian Special Undersea Operators Progam.
(d) The 101st Salvage Fleet, ADM Hunter's command.

5. What does "bare steerageway" mean?
(a) The sailors driving the ship are doing so naked.
(b) All covers are removed from the navigational equipment and she is to be steered manually.
(c) Just enough speed for a ship to be accurately steered.
(d) Clutch ahead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dirk's plan of action on the Martha Ann with only two hours to go before dark falls?

2. Who says "As long as there are seas, ships, and men, there will be strange unsolved mysteries."?

3. What does Dirk direct should be done to the Starbuck's torpedo room as they escape?

4. Who is the narrator of Chapter 2?

5. What unique feature of the Martha Ann's navigational equipment makes her totally crew-independent?

(see the answer key)

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