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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. How large was the depth charge that a Civil Air Patrol pilot dropped on a U-boat?
(a) 510 lbs.
(b) 325 lbs.
(c) 275 lbs.
(d) 405 lbs.

2. At what depths does a deep-shipwreck diver's judgment and motor skills become impaired?
(a) 66 feet.
(b) 57 feet.
(c) 200 feet.
(d) 130 feet.

3. What was the name of the author of "Iron Coffins"?
(a) Herbert Werner.
(b) Wolfgang Luth.
(c) Jordan Vause.
(d) John Mannock.

4. Where did Chatterton's father move after he and Patricia divorced?
(a) Florida.
(b) Utah.
(c) Nevada.
(d) California.

5. What dark wreck had Skibinski and Feldman dived previously?
(a) RC Mohawk.
(b) USS San Diego.
(c) Texas Tower.
(d) Oregon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Chatterton live from 1973 to 1978?

2. When Chatterton decompressed after viewing the wreck, at what depth did he make his first stop?

3. During one month in 1940, how many ships were sunk by U-boats?

4. How long would a diver have to work a wreck before he had to begin the ascent to the surface?

5. How far did diver George Place drift when he lost his grip and failed to make it aboard the dive boat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What would a deep-wreck diver encounter if he dived long enough?

2. What were the sleeping accommodations like on the "Seeker"?

3. Why did Nagle want to identify the sub that he and the other divers found?

4. Why did Nagle think Kohler would be a good replacement for Feldman?

5. Why did Chatterton decide to become a medic?

6. Describe the silverware that Chatterton found.

7. What did some of the men do while they waited to return to the wreck?

8. What type of things did Richie like to read when he was a young boy?

9. What were two primary dangers that a deep-shipwreck diver confronted?

10. Why did Chatterton decide to issue a press release about the discovery of the U-boat?

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