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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does LCDR Boland mark the position of the submarine in case they are forced to abandon the site?
(a) A floating flag buoy.
(b) A dye marker.
(c) An anchored liferaft.
(d) An electronic waterproof signal transmitter.

2. What does "bare steerageway" mean?
(a) Clutch ahead.
(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) The sailors driving the ship are doing so naked.

3. 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) Please communicate with my family.
(c) Do not search for us.
(d) Do not let them get us.

4. How is the boarding party killed according to the San Gabriel's report?
(a) They drowned.
(b) They are victims of the killers "from the mist."
(c) They are blown up with the Lillie Marlene before they can take her in tow.
(d) They are not killed.

5. How long is the hull of the Starbuck?
(a) 242 feet.
(b) 320 feet.
(c) 150 feet.
(d) 500 feet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the time lapse between the disaster that befell the ship and the beginning of the narrative that ADM Hunter relates?

3. By ADM Hunter's estimation, how deep is the water where the Starbuck sinks?

4. What ship is responsible for reporting the incident to the Lillie Marlene?

5. How many of "Them" are on the Starbuck according to SN Farris?

(see the answer key)

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