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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does ADM Sandecker say that Dirk is a security risk because he's read the manuscript?
(a) Because the Navy wants to cover up the submarine Captain's errors.
(b) Because Japan will want to cover up their involvement with the missing submarine.
(c) Because foreign governments want to find the missing sub.
(d) Because the Russians attacked the sub in international waters and want to cover it up.

2. How does Dirk discover LT March after he realizes they are not alone on the submarine?
(a) Dead, he's been shot.
(b) Dirk cannot find him.
(c) Wounded, he's been stabbed.
(d) Hiding and wounded.

3. By ADM Hunter's estimation, how deep is the water where the Starbuck sinks?
(a) 1 nautical mile.
(b) 3,000 yards.
(c) 500 feet.
(d) 160 feet.

4. What is the first visible evidence of the real nature of "Them?"
(a) The man Dirk kills appears to have evolved gills.
(b) Dirk finds evidence of human habitation in the crew's quarters.
(c) The guard that Dirk kills turns out to be a normal human man.
(d) Dirk sees a shadow outline of one which appears to have a tail and webbed feet.

5. What replacement weapon does Dirk grab after having expended his single shot weapon?
(a) LT March's gun.
(b) A spear gun.
(c) A diver's knife.
(d) A small glove-shaped pistol.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When is strict radio silence imposed for a US Navy submarine?

3. Who is the author of the manuscript, excerpts of which are transcribed in Chapter 2?

4. Why is one reason the Navy doesn't consider the Starbuck's commanding officer's last statement of position to be credible?

5. Why does Dirk argue that the Martha Ann's bevy of detection equipment may not keep her safe come nightfall?

(see the answer key)

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