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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By ADM Hunter's estimation, how deep is the water where the Starbuck sinks?
(a) 1 nautical mile.
(b) 500 feet.
(c) 3,000 yards.
(d) 160 feet.

2. What s the first indication that the Martha Ann is in danger at the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Sudden radio silence.
(b) Sudden change in sea state.
(c) A continuous thumping sound coming from the bottom of the hull.
(d) A thick fog coming up from the ocean surface.

3. Which seamen could have survived immediately after "the disaster" befell the Starbuck according to the logbook?
(a) None.
(b) LT Carter, SN Farris, and SN Metford.
(c) CDR Dupree, the ship's doctor and LT Carter.
(d) All of the ship's galley 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?
(a) About 500, all identically sized.
(b) About 2,000, roughly 2-3 feet in length each.
(c) About 200, roughly 5-7 feet in length each.
(d) About 50, ranging from 3 to 10 feet each.

5. How is the boarding party killed according to the San Gabriel's report?
(a) They are victims of the killers "from the mist."
(b) They are not killed.
(c) They are blown up with the Lillie Marlene before they can take her in tow.
(d) They drowned.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dirk's psychological assessment of sailors in relation to the intention of the staging of the Lillie Marlene?

2. What is the Joint Chiefs' decision on what to do with the Starbuck?

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

4. What is Dirk's military rank?

5. How does Dirk finally break Delphi's facade of cool indifference?

(see the answer key)

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