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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Peter and John meet at the Pastoral Club in Melbourne?
(a) Moira and Dwight
(b) the Prime Minister
(c) the Vice Admiral of the Australian Navy
(d) Sir Douglas Froude, John's great uncle, a retired Lieutenant General

2. What are Peter and Mary doing while Dwight and Moira attend church?
(a) sailing a boat
(b) going for a swim
(c) planning a garden
(d) digging a cellar

3. What was the final conclusion about who started the war?
(a) the Israelies and the Arabs
(b) the Chinese and the Russians
(c) the rresponsibles, small nuclear capable countries
(d) large industrial companies

4. How long does Peter say the next trip of the Scorpion will probably take?
(a) about six months
(b) about one year
(c) about six weeks
(d) about two months

5. When is the radiation expected to reach Australia?
(a) next week
(b) next June or July
(c) next September
(d) next year

Short Answer Questions

1. After the trail cruise, who comes to inspect the USS Scorpion?

2. What does Dwight announce for their next voyage?

3. What are Dwight and Peter ordered not to do on the upcoming cruise?

4. What assignment does Peter receive?

5. What does Dwight say is coming in very evenly all around the world?

(see the answer key)

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