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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Glinn provide in Chapter 23 to help christen the meteorite?
(a) Carbonated apple juice.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Wine.

2. Why does Vallenar dislike disposable razors as discussed in Chapter 28?
(a) Two blades are not enough to give a good shave.
(b) They do not shave closely enough.
(c) They are cheap.
(d) Two blades are a waste when one is good enough. It is typical of American inventions.

3. Who does McFarlane and Amira see jogging in foul weather on the deck of the Rolvaag in Chapter 20?
(a) Howell.
(b) Britton.
(c) Bramwell.
(d) Glinn.

4. What does Rochefort manually release on the jacks in Chapter 34?
(a) The computer control.
(b) The clasp connecting the jacks to the meteorite.
(c) The hydraulic valves.
(d) The power cables.

5. How much does Glinn tell Lloyd he will charge to complete the recovery of the meteorite from the Isla Desolacion in Chapter 8?
(a) Three hundred fifty million dollars.
(b) Three hundred million dollars.
(c) One hundred fifty million dollars.
(d) One hundred million dollars.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 30, McFarlane says tests on a sample of the meteorite will reveal what properties?

3. What does McFarlane do to Masangkay's remains in Chapter 22?

4. In Chapter 32, what does Bramwell find unusual about Masangkay's bones?

5. Who does Glinn reveal has the only key to the dead man switch in Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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