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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to CDR Dupree's log, which compartment in the sub is the only compartment breached?
(a) The aft missile cabin.
(b) The reactor room.
(c) The captain's quarters.
(d) The forward torpedo room.

2. How does Dirk decide who to give the manuscript to?
(a) Admiral Leigh Hunter is the only military command officer Dirk knows in the area.
(b) The manuscript is addressed to Admiral Leigh Hunter.
(c) The manuscript is written by Admiral Leigh Hunter.
(d) Dirk guesses that Admiral Leigh Hunter might be interested.

3. What does the manuscript turn out to be?
(a) An unauthorized history of naval submarines.
(b) Half of an Admiral's autobiography.
(c) Mostly undreadable.
(d) 26 pages from the submarine Starbuck's log.

4. What is Dirk wearing when he goes to see Admiral Hunter for the first time?
(a) His military uniform.
(b) His wetsuit.
(c) His bathing suit.
(d) His business suit.

5. How does Summer escape Dirk's hotel room?
(a) By knocking Dirk out and running.
(b) By knotting towels together and escaping out the window.
(c) By threatening Dirk with a gun.
(d) By threatening to call the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is dangerous about Dirk's swim out to the object in the water?

2. Who is the author of the manuscript, excerpts of which are transcribed in Chapter 2?

3. Who says to Dirk: "If you keep staring at me, I'll be forced to charge you admission."?

4. Why does ADM Hunter think the crew could have still escaped and survived?

5. What does Dirk discover in Summer's hand when he goes to pick her up and take her back to the hotel?

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