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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Seaman Swain want to see Edmonds through the periscope?
(a) it is near his hometown
(b) it is his hometown
(c) his girlfriend lives there
(d) he went to college there

2. Why was the war limited to the Northern hemisphere?
(a) it happened too fast to move south
(b) that was planned for much later
(c) the southern hemisphere was not a threat to the north
(d) nothing south of the equator was considered important

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

4. Who do Peter and Mary invite to their house to keep Dwight entertained?
(a) Jennifer Holmes
(b) Caroline Moresby
(c) Moira Davidson
(d) Mary Paul

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is John's uncle doing that he had given up for health reasons?

2. Where does the crew of the Scorpion see Swain?

3. What social gathering have Peter and Mary just hosted as the story opens?

4. What kind of car does Peter have?

5. Why is John Osbourne assigned to the USS Scorpion?

(see the answer key)

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