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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who knows about the destination for the upcoming trip of the USS Scorpion according to Dwight?
(a) everyone except him
(b) only Peter, John, and him
(c) only Peter and him who have told Mary and Moira
(d) only John Osbourne who carries sealed orders

2. Why does it not take long to bring Osbourne on board the submarine?
(a) he is in a hurry to get started
(b) he will use the ship's equipment
(c) he is passed out drunk and carried onto the ship
(d) most of his equipment is portable

3. With whom do Peter and Dwight meet in Melbourne?
(a) the Supreme Allied Commander
(b) a committee of nervous residents
(c) the crew of the USS Scorpion
(d) the Prime Minister

4. In church on Sunday, what does Dwight think about?
(a) his family in the United States
(b) how lonely he is
(c) Moira Davidson
(d) what his assignment will be

5. What sober reflection to the men on the Scorpion have about Cairns, Moresby or Darwin?
(a) they will return to collect the dead
(b) they will be the last humans to ever see them
(c) only dogs and wild animals will live there
(d) the cities will fall into the sea

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are they quarantined on the Scorpion for a few days?

2. When does the story take place?

3. What does John Osbourne calculate were dropped during the war?

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

5. Why does Peter not hold out much hope for a naval assignment?

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