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The Abyss

Quiz by Gary Thomas

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  • Q1
    What event did Mariana attend the night before her ocean adventure?
    A family reunion
    A diving competition
    The Deep Sea Science and Imagination Competition Winners’ Ceremony
    A marine biology conference
    30s
  • Q2
    Who accompanied Mariana to the ceremony in Lisbon?
    Raul
    Sofia
    Her mother
    Mateo
    30s
  • Q3
    What was the prize for winning the competition?
    A scholarship to a marine science school
    A deep sea fishing expedition
    A scuba diving trip
    Accompany a science team to one of the deepest parts of the ocean
    30s
  • Q4
    What was unique about the atmospheric diving suits mentioned in the story?
    They are made of plastic
    They can now be used at depths of 5,000 meters
    They are only used by scientists
    They can only be used at shallow depths
    30s
  • Q5
    What was Mariana's reaction upon hearing she would go to the tech lab?
    She screamed in joy
    Her eyebrows shot up in surprise
    She cried
    She was indifferent
    30s
  • Q6
    How did the atmosphere change as Mariana's sub descended into the ocean?
    It became warmer and brighter
    It became lighter and warmer
    It remained the same
    It became darker and colder
    30s
  • Q7
    What did Mariana see as they entered the Twilight Zone?
    A dim glow and bioluminescent creatures
    Bright sunlight and colorful fish
    Darkness with no visibility
    Only jellyfish floating
    30s
  • Q8
    What happened to the submarine while Mariana was inside?
    It was attacked by a giant squid
    It was crashed into and the lights went out
    It began to malfunction in a different way
    It surfaced to take a break
    30s
  • Q9
    What did the scientists give Mariana when she said she was cold?
    A heating pad
    A padded coat
    A thermal suit
    A blanket
    30s
  • Q10
    What did the captain say just before they reached the Abyss?
    We're almost at the surface
    Prepare for a storm
    Get ready to ascend
    Our home for the next three days
    30s
  • Q11
    What ceremony is Mariana attending?
    The Deep Sea Science and Imagination Competition Winners’ Ceremony
    The Marine Research Symposium
    The Ocean Conservation Summit
    The Underwater Exploration Awards
    30s
  • Q12
    Who accompanied Mariana to the winners' ceremony?
    Raul
    Mateo
    Her mother
    Sofia
    30s
  • Q13
    What was the prize for winning the competition?
    A cash prize
    To accompany a science team to one of the deepest parts of the ocean
    A guided tour of marine parks
    A scholarship to a marine biology school
    30s
  • Q14
    How long would Mariana spend at the tech lab under the ocean?
    Three days
    One week
    Five days
    Two days
    30s
  • Q15
    What type of vehicle is Mariana using to descend into the ocean?
    A jet ski
    A hot air balloon
    A research ship
    A deep submersible vehicle
    30s

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