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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 56-60.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What logos does Gabrielle see on the briefcases and jackets in Senator Sexton's apartment while he is meeting with them?
(a) NASA.
(b) Cabinet members.
(c) Reporters.
(d) Private space companies.

2. Where does Rachel meet with the president in Chapter 6?
(a) Air Force One.
(b) The Oval Office.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) The movies.

3. What does Michael take from the sled to save him, Rachel and Corky?
(a) A sled.
(b) A parachute.
(c) A Mylar fabric balloon.
(d) A gun.

4. At how many feet is the helicopter when the doctor and his dogs are pushed out in the prologue?
(a) 3,000.
(b) 2,000.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 4,000.

5. What does Sexton promise he will do once he is in the White House to the men from the private agencies in his apartment?
(a) Increase taxes.
(b) Fire Gabrielle.
(c) Close down NASA.
(d) Open space exploration to private companies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norah say did not pick up any change in density when testing the meteorite for salinity?

2. Who tells Gabrielle that she has been providing her with the NASA data she was giving to Senator Sexton?

3. What does Rachel see the fossilized imprint of when she sees a sample of the meteorite?

4. What does Rachel say would be hurt for the meteorite discovery if one part of the findings comes into question?

5. What have the Delta Force been authorized to protect regarding the Milne Ice Shelf?

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