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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 44-52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 46, what event keeps Glinn and his scientists from understanding why the meteorite appears to kill when touched?
(a) The bomb that must have killed Vallenar's man.
(b) The lightening that clearly killed Masangkay.
(c) Lloyd's touch of the meteorite when it was first uncovered.
(d) McFarlane's touch of the meteorite the day it was first uncovered.

2. What happens in Chapter 33 when Glinn orders the power stopped to all the jacks under the meteorite?
(a) The jacks fail.
(b) The jacks fall too quickly.
(c) The jacks lock up.
(d) The jacks drop the meteorite.

3. What does the team initially use, as seen in Chapter 23, to remove the dirt over the top of the meteorite?
(a) Graters.
(b) Shovels.
(c) Spades.
(d) Back hoes.

4. In Chapter 39, Vallenar reads a letter from what type of scientist?
(a) A medical researcher.
(b) A meteorologist.
(c) A geologist.
(d) A chemist.

5. What color is the meteorite when it is finally exposed in Chapter 24?
(a) Red.
(b) Grey.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of ship has Glinn purchased for the recovery of the meteorite?

2. In Chapter 42, how does Timmer find the door to the tunnel where the meteorite sits?

3. How does Glinn plan to keep the meteorite stable during travel?

4. In Chapter 47, who does McFarlane point out is blocking the only exit out of the channel?

5. What does Lloyd want to call the meteorite?

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