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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Dirk's death intended to appear?
(a) Like a mob hit.
(b) Like he eloped with Adrian.
(c) As though he vanished of his own free will after accepting money for secrets.
(d) Accidental drowning.

2. Why does the giant with the golden eyes select Dirk to be the messenger of the capsule?
(a) To expose Dirk's prior relationship with Adrian to the ADM.
(b) To match his wits against Dirk's for fun.
(c) Impact and believability.
(d) Respect and a desire to draw him into the game.

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

4. Where is Dirk at the opening of the book?
(a) Canea Bay, Phillippines.
(b) On a beach called Kaena Point, HI.
(c) On a volcano called Mount Kaena, HI.
(d) At Kaena Cove, Japan.

5. What does Dirk direct should be done to the Starbuck's torpedo room as they escape?
(a) Flood it.
(b) Arm the torpedoes.
(c) Drain it.
(d) Tear a hole in the hull.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about the Starbuck's engine room strikes Dirk and LT March as suspicious?

2. How does Adrian escape when the men from the sea come ashore and kill her friend?

3. Who is the author of the manuscript, excerpts of which are transcribed in Chapter 2?

4. Who says: "I shot down Admiral Sandecker and his staff over the China Sea."?

5. What smell is associated with the attack on the Lillie Marlene?

(see the answer key)

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