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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Pitt feel about Oskar Rondheim when he meets him?
(a) He likes the way he treats Kirsti.
(b) He dislikes him immediately.
(c) He thinks he's interesting.
(d) He thinks he's funny.

2. What woman is with Pitt when he wakes in Chapter Seven?
(a) An navy nurse.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Kirsti.
(d) Tidi.

3. With whom does Pitt meet immediately after the crash?
(a) A doctor.
(b) Tidi.
(c) Sandecker.
(d) Kirsti.

4. What kind of markings does the black jet Pitt sees approaching them have?
(a) None.
(b) English.
(c) USA.
(d) Icelandic.

5. What does Hunnewell do while they are walking on the iceberg?
(a) Takes a number of photographs.
(b) Throw up from being sea sick.
(c) Drill a hole in the ice and place a charge.
(d) Slips and almost falls.

6. What is Pitt invited to do in Chapter Seven?
(a) Dine with Kirsti.
(b) Speak to a group of Icelandic seamen.
(c) Fly to Paris with Roberts.
(d) Play golf with Sandecker.

7. Why do Pitt and Hunnewell depart in the helicopter?
(a) To recon ahead.
(b) To find the Chinese submarine.
(c) To check out the helicopter's engines.
(d) To find the burned out ship.

8. What does the doctor tell Pitt about his visitors?
(a) They want to know where Hunnewell went.
(b) They are imposters.
(c) They speak no English.
(d) They want to arrest Pitt.

9. What does Pitt don to explore the wreck of the jet?
(a) He goes in a diving bell.
(b) A wetsuit.
(c) He strips.
(d) Bathing suit.

10. What do Pitt's actions in Chapter One suggest about the man?
(a) He has no regard for anyone's safety.
(b) He is patient and gentle.
(c) He can be pushed around by others.
(d) He operates outside normal rules and regulations.

11. How much older than Kristjan is Kirsti?
(a) She's two years older than him.
(b) She's younger.
(c) They're twins.
(d) She's five years older.

12. How well known was Kirsti before Kristjan died?
(a) No one knew she existed.
(b) She was known only as his sister.
(c) She was in the paper a few times.
(d) She was quite active in churches in Iceland.

13. What happens to Hunnewell as a result of the crash?
(a) He is paralyzed.
(b) He has a concussion.
(c) He loses his leg.
(d) He dies.

14. What does Pitt do before the helicopter crashes?
(a) Call in for help.
(b) Makes the jet crash.
(c) Shoots the jet.
(d) Push Hunnewell out the door.

15. How does Pitt get the men into another room?
(a) Tricks them.
(b) Hits them over the head.
(c) Drugs them.
(d) Claims to be more injured than he is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Kirsti doing before Kristjan died?

2. Which Admiral is with Pitt when he wakes?

3. What is the Coast Guard plane doing at the beginning of this novel?

4. What is one of the mysteries Pitt wants to solve?

5. How did Hunnewell feel about Fyrie?

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