1. What is Dirk's new assignment now that he has read the submarine log and reported it?
(a) He is to help in the government cover-up of the loss of the Starbuck.
(b) He is to help in the salvage operation of the Starbuck.
(c) He is to investigate Russian activity that led to the loss of the Starbuck.
(d) He is go deep undercover to avoid any connection with the missing submarine.

2. What is Dirk's plan of action on the Martha Ann with only two hours to go before dark falls?
(a) To dive on the sub.
(b) To conduct an underwater search of the seamount.
(c) To build a decoy to help defend the ship from the probable nighttime attack.
(d) To improvise the best defenses the crew can muster.

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

4. Why doesn't Dirk want to leave the Martha Ann on the helicopter to go and get the salvage team?
(a) Because he's afraid to fly in the dark.
(b) He doesn't believe the sub can be salvaged.
(c) Because if something happens, there is no alternate escape route for the crew.
(d) He doesn't want to miss the action on the Martha Ann.

5. Who is the author of the manuscript, excerpts of which are transcribed in Chapter 2?
(a) Dirk Pratt.
(b) SN Farris.
(c) ADM Hunter.
(d) CDR Dupree.