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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Michaelson tell Ashley that he is on the expedition when she asks in chapter five?
(a) He volunteered.
(b) He was asked.
(c) He drew a short straw.
(d) He was given a large sum of money.

2. What does Roland throw to Blakely once Blakely and Jason are on the boat?
(a) A satellite phone.
(b) A gun.
(c) A watch.
(d) His ring.

3. In the beginning of chapter twelve, what does Ben find?
(a) A t-shirt.
(b) A human bone.
(c) A piece of a flashlight.
(d) A tin cup.

4. What does the guard tell Ashley in chapter nine when she asks why they are tightening security?
(a) That's classified.
(b) There has been an intruder spotted.
(c) Because they are being invaded.
(d) He is only following orders.

5. Where does Ashley first guess that they are digging when she is talking to Dr. Blakely in chapter one?
(a) Africa.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Australia.
(d) South America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ashley tell Ben when he says that he and she should be paired up when looking for Halloway?

2. What does Michaelson say when Ashley asks if Halloway is waiting for them down below?

3. What does Khalid say is the critical stipulation for exploration of Antartica?

4. In chapter fifteen, what does Michaelson say happened when he tried to contact the main base?

5. What does Ashley ask Blakely while they are traveling down into the caverns in the elevators in chapter six?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in chapter twelve when Ashley sends Halloway to get Michaelson?

2. What does Colonel Matson explain to Ben when he goes to see Ben in chapter two?

3. What does Ashley find when she arrives at the dig site in chapter eight?

4. Describe the conversation that Flattery and Blakely have in chapter nine when they are discussing how the team will be able to keep in contact with the new circuit boards.

5. When the group stops to camp for the first night in chapter eleven what happens?

6. What is unique about the boulders that are found in thirteen when the group first begins looking for Halloway?

7. When they get across the river and find blood explain what Ashley and Villanueva discuss about Halloway coming across the river.

8. Describe what happens in chapter twenty when Jason and Blakely are withing earshot of Linda and Khalid.

9. Describe the conversation that Ashley and Michaelson have when Michaelson is angry for having to look for Halloway?

10. In chapter seven what does Ashley tell Jason about what he can expect to do while at the main base camp while she is gone.

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