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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Commander Dupree report the final resting place of the Starbuck?
(a) Precise geo-coordinates, which, if correct, would put the submarine on land.
(b) Precise geo-coordinates, 500 miles from the last reported position.
(c) The same as the sub's last reported position.
(d) As unknown.

2. What weather phenomenon features in both the reports of the Lillie Marlene and the Starbuck?
(a) A waterspout.
(b) An isolated fog bank.
(c) A maelstrom or vortex.
(d) A rogue wave.

3. What is the size of the school of fish the Martha Ann's sensors detect as they prepare to escape the Pacific Vortex area?
(a) About 2,000, roughly 2-3 feet in length each.
(b) About 500, all identically sized.
(c) About 50, ranging from 3 to 10 feet each.
(d) About 200, roughly 5-7 feet in length each.

4. Besides his direction on delivering his message, what is CDR Dupree's final request?
(a) Please communicate with my family.
(b) Let the world know there ARE extra-terrestrials on Earth.
(c) Do not search for us.
(d) Do not let them get us.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many men escape with Dirk on the helicopter from the Martha Ann?

3. Why does ADM Hunter think the crew could have still escaped and survived?

4. What are Boland's instructions upon hearing Dirk's message from the supposedly wrecked submarine?

5. What is Dirk doing at the opening of the book?

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