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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides the suicide pills and syringe, what does Peter bring home?
(a) a green playpen
(b) new bicycle tires
(c) a little red wagon
(d) a bouquet of roses

2. Where was Peter stationed when the war started?
(a) at the Naval Base in Melbourne
(b) on board the U.S.S. Scorpion
(c) on board the H.M.A.S. Anzac
(d) at a radar station in Tasmania

3. Why is there a shortage of fuel?
(a) the reserves have all been contaminated
(b) only the military has access to reserves
(c) it all used to come from the Northern hemisphere
(d) the oil pipelines were all blown up

4. What will happen when the radiation covers the Southern hemisphere?
(a) it will be safe to head north
(b) global warming will cause floods
(c) everyone on Earth will be dead
(d) rabbits and dogs will die first

5. What does Mary do to protect the baby from the measles?
(a) takes the baby to the Davidsons
(b) feeds the baby quinine
(c) forbids Peter to come home
(d) puts up a mosquito net

Short Answer Questions

1. What had the Swordfish done that everyone was talking about?

2. What does Moira offer to do for Dwight?

3. How does Peter get to town and to the local farmer for milk?

4. What happens that night at Peter's and Mary's house?

5. Who knows about the destination for the upcoming trip of the USS Scorpion according to Dwight?

(see the answer key)

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