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

2. What replacement weapon does Dirk grab after having expended his single shot weapon?
(a) A spear gun.
(b) A small glove-shaped pistol.
(c) A diver's knife.
(d) LT March's gun.

3. What does Dirk discover on the bodies of two the men from the sea that he kills?
(a) A small plastic box adhered to their chests.
(b) Webbed hands and feet.
(c) Gills.
(d) Green skin and hair.

4. What does Roblemann invent?
(a) A prosthetic fin for human use.
(b) An underwater pump system big enough for a seamount.
(c) A combination gill-lung that surgically attached to a human's chest.
(d) A gene therapy that would allow humans to develop webbed hands and feet.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the fog associated with the Pacific Vortex so odd?

2. What is holding the Starbuck down?

3. How is Dirk's death intended to appear?

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

5. Why does the giant with the golden eyes select Dirk to be the messenger of the capsule?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. How does LCDR Crowhaven get in touch with Pearl Harbor in spite of Delphi's lock on their radio transmissions? What is the code he uses to communicate with ADM Hunter over the open wires?

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

4. In both Chapters 9 and 10, Dirk endeavors to get his way by assuring the Naval men that he "will take full responsibility." Why does this seem to be the easiest way for Dirk to gain their compliance?

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

6. What is Delphi's plan for the Starbuck?

7. 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?

8. How does Dirk reinforce his disregard for authority upon return from the Pacific Vortex with the crew of the Martha Ann?

9. It is evident that Seaman First Class Farris could never have been any help to Delphi's cause or mission, however, Delphi keeps him alive, in spite of admitting to Dirk that Farris is "a minor miscalculation." What might be some reasons for this?

10. 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?

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