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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Admiral Hunter know that Dirk has never served on a submarine?
(a) Dirk does not recognize the communications capsule.
(b) Dirk does not have the right military bearing.
(c) ADM Hunter has never heard of Dirk.
(d) Dirk does not understand the significance of what he read.

2. Roughly how large is the Martha Ann in Dirk's estimate?
(a) 2,000 tons.
(b) 60,000 lbs.
(c) 12,000 tons.
(d) 240,000 lbs.

3. Who does Dirk call first to report the incident with the gray van?
(a) The Honolulu Police.
(b) ADM Sandecker.
(c) ADM Hunter.
(d) Adrian Hunter.

4. Which seamen could have survived immediately after "the disaster" befell the Starbuck according to the logbook?
(a) CDR Dupree, the ship's doctor and LT Carter.
(b) LT Carter, SN Farris, and SN Metford.
(c) All of the ship's galley crew.
(d) None.

5. What is Dirk doing at the opening of the book?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Sunbathing.
(c) Riding his bike.
(d) Visiting with friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "one of the finest undercover salvage operations in the world?"

2. What is the nickname of the area where the Starbuck went missing?

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

4. How long has it been since Dirk has had a vacation?

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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