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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does the Martha Ann appear old and rusted? (from Chapter 7)

The sailor's are more interested in maintaining the battleships than a salvage ship.

She's over forty years old.

Clever camouflage paint.

She is salvaged from the scrap yard.

2.

Why doesn't Dirk want to leave the Martha Ann on the helicopter to go and get the salvage team? (from Chapter 8)

He doesn't believe the sub can be salvaged.

He doesn't want to miss the action on the Martha Ann.

Because he's afraid to fly in the dark.

Because if something happens, there is no alternate escape route for the crew.

3.

What is Dirk's psychological assessment of sailors in relation to the intention of the staging of the Lillie Marlene? (from Chapter 6)

That they are mostly scientific in their outlook and it would take an extraordinary level of danger to convince them to stay away from an area of ocean.

That their innermost fears are connected to drowning or dying at sea.

That most sailors are as mercenary as any other crew.

That they are committed to a life spent at sea no matter what.

4.

How does Al prevent Delphi's gun from killing Dirk? (from Chapter 18)

He sticks his finger in the gun barrel.

He secretly unloads the ammunition when Delphi is distracted.

He jams the trigger, preventing it from being pulled back.

He puts his finger between the hammer and the striker pin.

5.

How many of Delphi's men does Crowhaven's team kill? (from Chapter 16)

Fourteen.

Three.

Seven.

Two.

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Pacific Vortex Quiz

Pacific Vortex Quiz

Why does the <I>Martha Ann</I> appear old and rusted? (from Chapter 7)

Why doesn't Dirk want to leave the <I>Martha Ann</I> on the helicopter to go and get the salvage team? (from Chapter 8)

What is Dirk's psychological assessment of sailors in relation to the intention of the staging of the <I>Lillie Marlene</I>? (from Chapter 6)

How does Al prevent Delphi's gun from killing Dirk? (from Chapter 18)

How many of Delphi's men does Crowhaven's team kill? (from Chapter 16)