View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 81-85.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many feet thick is the ice shelf attached to the glacier where the meteorite was found?
(a) 50.
(b) 100.
(c) 200.
(d) 150.

2. Who is Gabrielle greeted by for her meeting at the White House?
(a) Zachary Herney.
(b) Marjorie Trench.
(c) Sedgwick Sexton.
(d) William Pickering.

3. What does Gabrielle use to gain entry into Senator Sexton's apartment while he is meeting with private investors?
(a) A gun.
(b) The envelope Tench gave her.
(c) Money.
(d) Rachel.

4. How many civilian scientists had President Herney enlisted to ensure NASA's discovery was accurate?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

5. What does Ekstrom say he is aware of about Pickering regarding NASA in Chapter 85?
(a) His disillusionment.
(b) His drive.
(c) His anger.
(d) His obsession.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the president say he has known about the meteorite and waited to reveal the news during his press conference?

2. What does Tench believe will just be a bonus to ensure Herney wins the presidency?

3. What does Rachel develop a fear of as a child?

4. What is the name of the captain of the USS Charlotte?

5. What does Michael explain that the fossil imprint fits in with that could mean it's from the ocean?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 220 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample