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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Lavella?
(a) A physicist who specialized in hydrology.
(b) A geologist who specialized in underwater topography.
(c) A mathematician who specialized in ocean current prediction.
(d) A marine biologist who specialized in gill evolution.

2. What causes the current that injures Dirk and Al?
(a) Underwater vortex suction.
(b) Delphi's protective current barrier, similar in function to a moat around a castle.
(c) Natural underwater river.
(d) Power turbine's exhaust current.

3. Who or what is Mad Chopper?
(a) Crowhaven's plan B.
(b) ADM Hunter when he's angry.
(c) Dirk's helo crew standing by.
(d) LT Buckmaster's team.

4. Who does Dirk finally meet during Their attack on him and Adrian?
(a) The giant with the golden eyes.
(b) The legendary builders of Kanoli.
(c) CDR Dupree.
(d) Frederick Moran.

5. How does Summer escape the seamount?
(a) Dirk carries her to the surface.
(b) She doesn't.
(c) She swims, carrying Dirk who is too injured to move.
(d) She is rescued by the Starbuck .

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Crowhaven manage to get in touch with ADM Hunter?

2. How long has the giant with the golden eyes been keeping tabs on Dirk's activities?

3. What is in the hypodermic syringe that Summer assaults Dirk with?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does LCDR Crowhaven's attitude change from his frame of mind on the plane, once he is within sight of the submarine and Dirk lets him know that this is where he [Dirk] gets off?

2. What happens during Dirk's final radio transmission from the C-5airplane before they touch down on the surface of the ocean? what does it mean for their rescue mission?

3. In his description of the attack, Dirk notices something significant that could immeasurably assist the crew of the Martha Ann to prevent the boarding of the men from the sea. What is it and how could it be turned into an opportunity for the crew?

4. How is the scent of the eucalyptus oil explained? How does it support the theory of the seamount?

5. What does Delphi say is his main objective? What does Dirk say is Delphi's main objective?

6. Why does Dirk flood the Starbuck's torpedo compartment?

7. How do Dirk and LCDR Boland differ over how to wage battle against the men from the sea as they face impending attack on the Martha Ann?

8. How do Summer's divided loyalties express themselves in their final moments in the doomed seamount as the missiles hit and the mountain begins to crumble?

9. Who or what is Selma Snoop?

10. What changes ADM Hunter's mind about obeying the destroy orders from the joint Chiefs in Washington D.C.?

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