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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does LCDR Boland mark the position of the submarine in case they are forced to abandon the site?
(a) A dye marker.
(b) An electronic waterproof signal transmitter.
(c) A floating flag buoy.
(d) An anchored liferaft.

3. What is Dirk's military rank?
(a) Ensign.
(b) Major.
(c) Captain.
(d) Lieutenant Colonel.

4. What branch of the military does Dirk belong to?
(a) US Coast Guard.
(b) US Navy.
(c) US Air Force.
(d) US Army.

5. What is Dirk's plan of action on the Martha Ann with only two hours to go before dark falls?
(a) To dive on the sub.
(b) To conduct an underwater search of the seamount.
(c) To build a decoy to help defend the ship from the probable nighttime attack.
(d) To improvise the best defenses the crew can muster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strikes Dirk as odd about the galley and lounge area of the Starbuck on his initial recon mission with LT March?

2. What s the first indication that the Martha Ann is in danger at the beginning of Chapter 11?

3. Why is one reason the Navy doesn't consider the Starbuck's commanding officer's last statement of position to be credible?

4. How many of Them attack Dirk and Adrian?

5. Where does Dirk land the helicopter after evacuating the Martha Ann?

(see the answer key)

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