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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 66-70.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the NASA administrator who greets Rachel at the glacier?
(a) Corky Marlinson.
(b) Zachary Herney.
(c) William Pickering.
(d) Lawrence Ekstrom.

3. What is Rachel's job at the White House?
(a) Cabinet member.
(b) Intelligence liaison.
(c) Press agent.
(d) Cleaning lady.

4. Where is Gabriel heading at the end of Chapter 50?
(a) Her office.
(b) Her apartment.
(c) The White House.
(d) Senator Sexton's apartment.

5. How long does Michael assume he and the others will survive after being blown into the ocean in Chapter 56?
(a) 30-40 minutes.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 20-30 minutes.
(d) An hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many feet thick is the ice shelf attached to the glacier where the meteorite was found?

2. What had the president done just after a meeting with NASA the previous week according to Senator Sexton and Gabrielle's conversation?

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

4. How does Rachel describe the news of the meteorite?

5. What is the name of the president of the United States in the book?

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