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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Dirk's gun do him no good in the shootout with the gray Dodge van that tails him after he leaves the museum?
(a) He can't reach it.
(b) His aim is terrible.
(c) It is stolen out of his car.
(d) He never loaded the ammunition.

3. Why does Dirk stop to talk to George Papaaloa?
(a) To find out what he knows about the Pacific Vortex.
(b) To find out what he knows about Summer.
(c) To learn more about Pacific Islands.
(d) To shake off the person tailing him.

4. How long has it been since Dirk has had a vacation?
(a) Six months.
(b) Four years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) Three years.

5. Who is the Chief Director of the Naval Underwater and Marine Agency?
(a) Admiral James Sandecker.
(b) Admiral Leigh Hunter.
(c) Dirk Pitt.
(d) Captain Orl Cinana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dirk wearing when he goes to see Admiral Hunter for the first time?

2. What does George Papaaloa ask Dirk about progress on that that Dirk had recently been diving to find?

3. Why is the Starbuck's final position report physically impossible?

4. What does the manuscript turn out to be?

5. How does the Starbuck hit the seafloor?

(see the answer key)

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