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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 69-77.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 69, what does Amira suggest set off the electrical charge?
(a) Someone touched it.
(b) Someone hit it with the heat of a torch.
(c) Nothing, it did not happen.
(d) Nothing, it was random.

2. How much does Garza believe the meteorite weighs as discussed in Chapter 31?
(a) Ten thousand tons.
(b) Ten thousand ounces.
(c) Ten thousand pounds.
(d) Ten hundred thousand tons.

3. In Chapter 39, what does the letter Vallenar reads tell him about the Rolvaag's mining expedition on Isla Desolacion?
(a) They are searching for oil.
(b) They are not mining for gas.
(c) They are searching for silver.
(d) They are not searching for gold.

4. In Chapter 13 Glinn claims they have legal right to take the meteorite despite their desire to keep the meteorite secret. How is this true?
(a) Glinn and team have mining claims to the island.
(b) Meteorites belong to whoever recovers them first.
(c) Meteorites, no matter where they are located, are owned by the American government.
(d) Chile does not own the island, the Yaghan Indians do.

5. In Chapter 61, what type of job does Lloyd decide he will offer Puppup at the Lloyd Museum?
(a) Transportation or maintenance.
(b) Security or janitorial.
(c) Administration or transportation.
(d) Security or maintenance.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 64, Glinn repeatedly suggests Vallenar will do what?

2. What element of the San Bushman language does McFarlane have trouble reproducing in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 39, who does Vallenar wish to interrogate about the actions of the Americans on the Rolvaag?

4. In Chapter 31, McFarlane claims the meteorite is like what element?

5. In Chapter 66, why does a man on the Almirante Ramirez refuses a direct order?

(see the answer key)

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