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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 500, all identically sized.
(b) About 200, roughly 5-7 feet in length each.
(c) About 50, ranging from 3 to 10 feet each.
(d) About 2,000, roughly 2-3 feet in length each.

2. Who is Dirk Pitt's father?
(a) Chief, Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(b) White House Chief of Staff.
(c) A Senator from California, Chairman of the Naval Appropriations Committee.
(d) A Representative from Minnesota, on the House Armed Services Committee.

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

4. How long has it been since Dirk has had a vacation?
(a) 10 years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three years.
(d) Four years.

5. What is the city of origin painted on the Martha Ann's hull?
(a) Sverodinsk.
(b) Honolulu.
(c) Monterey.
(d) Seattle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first visible evidence of the real nature of "Them?"

2. What are the two most important things about the sub's condition that Dirk reports to Boland?

3. What is Dirk's room number?

4. Why does the Martha Ann appear old and rusted?

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

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