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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is diving on a wrecked submarine different from a wrecked ship for Dirk?
(a) Because he's diving with only one partner this time.
(b) Because the submarine doesn't appear to have been wrecked at all.
(c) Because he feels like he knows this crew from reading the manuscript.
(d) Because ships are supposed to be on the surface of the water, whereas the sub is in its natural environment.

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

3. Who is Al Giordino?
(a) The owner of a charter plane company on Hawaii.
(b) The Assistant Special Projects Director at NUMA.
(c) ADM Sandecker's boss.
(d) An adventurer for hire.

4. Who does Dirk finally meet during Their attack on him and Adrian?
(a) The legendary builders of Kanoli.
(b) CDR Dupree.
(c) Frederick Moran.
(d) The giant with the golden eyes.

5. How does Crowhaven manage to get in touch with ADM Hunter?
(a) Via a commercial radio station in Honolulu.
(b) Via the NWS weather radio frequency.
(c) By calling the Coast Guard.
(d) Using Morse code through a late night ham radio operator.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Boland's reaction to the news that March is dead?

2. How long has the giant with the golden eyes been keeping tabs on Dirk's activities?

3. How does Dirk describe the smell of a working port as he arrives for his departure on the Martha Ann?

4. How is Dirk's death intended to appear?

5. Why does the giant with the golden eyes select Dirk to be the messenger of the capsule?

(see the answer key)

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