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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 60-68.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 57, how does Glinn disable the Almirante Ramirez?
(a) By forcing it into the rocks along the cliff side of the Isla Desolacion.
(b) By sending a man to commandeer the bridge.
(c) By firing a weapon from the deck of the Rolvaag.
(d) By setting off explosive previously placed on the ship's screws.

3. In Chapter 60, how long does it take the crew to make most of the welds?
(a) Thirty-two minutes.
(b) Twenty-two minutes.
(c) Twenty minutes.
(d) Twelve minutes.

4. In Chapter 58, what did Lloyd do throughout the fight with the Almirante Ramirez?
(a) Paced restlessly.
(b) Banged on the door, issuing orders.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Called the Chilean government.

5. In Chapter 59, why does Vallenar request a team of six go into the water to repair the propellers?
(a) It takes six to lift the heavy propellers.
(b) At least one of them will live long enough to finish the job.
(c) It takes six to bolt the propeller to the ship.
(d) At least that many are necessary to remove the old propellers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Isla Desolacion?

2. In Chapter 61, what is Britton counting down?

3. Why does Vallenar dislike disposable razors as discussed in Chapter 28?

4. What is McFarlane's pet theory that is revealed in Chapter 25?

5. In Chapter 29, what does Amira say Glinn hates?

(see the answer key)

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