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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 Peter not hold out much hope for a naval assignment?
(a) there is nothing the ships can do
(b) there are too many officers ahead of him
(c) there is not enough fuel to operate ships
(d) there are only seven small ships left in the Navy

2. What does Moira say about the way people are going on with their lives?
(a) keeping busy helps everyone prepare
(b) no one believes the end will come
(c) that's the way Australians are
(d) she's not brave enough to do that

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

4. What is headed for the Southern hemisphere?
(a) planes carrying nuclear bombs
(b) guided missiles from the North
(c) radiation fallout
(d) the entire U.S. naval fleet

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does it not take long to bring Osbourne on board the submarine?

2. Although radiation has reached Townsville, northern Australia, what is the situation?

3. Why does Peter ride his bicycle to Mr. Paul's farm?

4. What is the source of the mysterious radio signal Sunderstrom is looking for?

5. How is it recorded that the people died?

(see the answer key)

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