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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Glinn reveal has the only key to the dead man switch in Chapter 13?
(a) Glinn, McFarlane, and Howell.
(b) Glinn, McFarlane, and Amira.
(c) Glinn, Lloyd, and Britton.
(d) Glinn, Rochefort, and Garza.

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

3. For what reason is it revealed in Chapter 9 Captain Britton went to rehab?
(a) Anorexia.
(b) Illegal drugs.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Bulemia.

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

5. In Chapter 29, what does Amira say Glinn hates?
(a) Hope.
(b) Hard work.
(c) Uncertainty.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of the story mentioned in Chapter 12, 'Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket'?

2. What happens in Chapter 33 when Glinn has the power to the hydraulic jacks brought up to seventy percent?

3. What is an electromagnetic tomographic sounder?

4. What did Nestor Masangkay call Isla Desolacion?

5. What type of bit do Amira and McFarlane attempt to drill the meteorite with?

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