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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 SN Farris react to the battle raging around him on the Martha Ann?
(a) He engages in the gun battle, relieved to be able to vent some of his anger at the men from the sea.
(b) He is asleep.
(c) He is dazedly unconcerned, almost disconnected from reality.
(d) He is having a panic attack as he relives the horror of what happened to the

2. How does George Papaaloa describe the last researcher of the sunken island legend?
(a) About 6 feet tall, green eyes, black hair.
(b) As a god.
(c) A midget with red hair.
(d) A giant with golden eyes.

3. What is the radio code for having found the Starbuck?
(a) "Returning to base for repairs to starboard engine."
(b) "Stopped all engines to repair a burned shaft bearing."
(c) "The cat's in the cradle."
(d) Nothing. Strict radio silence is essential.

4. What is Dirk wearing when he goes to see Admiral Hunter for the first time?
(a) His wetsuit.
(b) His bathing suit.
(c) His military uniform.
(d) His business suit.

5. What is a "fo'c's'le"?
(a) It is an abbreviation for "forecastle," or the forward deck of a ship.
(b) It's a nautical term for any area of the ship where the enlisted crew go to get away from the officers.
(c) It's a space in the forward hull where extra anchor chain is kept.
(d) It's a variant spelling of "foxhole," and means the crew's lounging area.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Pearl Harbor know what has been happening with the Martha Ann and the finding of the Starbuck intact?

2. What does SN Farris tell Dirk "They" will do if he uses the radio?

3. How long does the Navy extend searches for its missing vessels or crew?

4. What is the size of the school of fish the Martha Ann's sensors detect as they prepare to escape the Pacific Vortex area?

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

(see the answer key)

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