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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 36-43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What natural landmark marks the area where Masangkay made his camp?
(a) A huge oak tree.
(b) A small pine tree.
(c) A large boulder.
(d) A valley in the snowfield.

2. What is an island of stability?
(a) A hypothetical group of elements high on the periodic table that are stable.
(b) A ship that floats on the upper most layer of water.
(c) A group of elements low on the periodic table that are stable.
(d) A floating island that will not tip.

3. What is McFarlane's pet theory that is revealed in Chapter 25?
(a) Meteorites created by colliding stars.
(b) Intergalaxy meteorites.
(c) Meteorites buried so long they absorbe the color of the earth around them.
(d) Interstellar meteorites.

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

5. What element of the San Bushman language does McFarlane have trouble reproducing in Chapter 4?
(a) The guttural sounds of the language.
(b) The strange consonants.
(c) The trill of the r's.
(d) The strange clicks of the language.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 39, Vallenar reads a letter from what type of scientist?

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

3. What is the weather like in Chapter 1 as Masangkay unearths part of his find?

4. What role is Amira supposed to play while on the expedition?

5. What does Glinn provide in Chapter 23 to help christen the meteorite?

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