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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Sylvester, what does Singapore use to reclaim land that is lost to sea level rise?
(a) Sand.
(b) Decomposed granite.
(c) Molten rock.
(d) Boulders.

2. Who sends selfie pictures to Saskia from Albanian Islands?
(a) Eshma.
(b) T.R.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) Daia.

3. Who does Willem go to visit in Louisiana?
(a) His husband.
(b) His son.
(c) His wife.
(d) His father.

4. In what mode of conveyance do T.R. and his guests tour Houston the day after the meet and greet cocktail party?
(a) In SUV's.
(b) In personal drones.
(c) On electric bikes.
(d) On Segways.

5. What is a dhal?
(a) A turban of special fabric for military actions.
(b) A breathing apparatus.
(c) A fighting stick.
(d) A traditional shield.

6. Where does Saskia's plane land instead of Houston?
(a) Waco.
(b) San Antonio.
(c) Austin.
(d) Pasadena.

7. Where does Saskia camp out before going to Sugarland?
(a) In the foothills of Lithia mountains.
(b) On the outskirts of Crescent City.
(c) Near the beach at Brookings.
(d) On the banks of the Brazos river.

8. What happens to the Dutch prime minister's coalition in the aftermath of the wave?
(a) His coalition strengthens.
(b) His coalition comes under scrutiny for allegedly being responsible for the rogue wave.
(c) His coalition dissolves.
(d) His coalition must work with the pro-geoengineering party to survive.

9. Why can Saskia's plane not land in Houston?
(a) Her plane does not have enough fuel to get there.
(b) No available runways.
(c) The air is too hot.
(d) No airport in Houston

10. Where is Ilham from?
(a) Myanmar.
(b) Western China.
(c) Tibet.
(d) Pakistan.

11. Who does Lan Lu mean in English, according to the book?
(a) Red Scorpion.
(b) Blue Heron.
(c) Green Mantis.
(d) White Tiger.

12. Who is Adele?
(a) Rufus' daughter.
(b) Willem's wife.
(c) Saskia's best friend.
(d) Saskia's daughter.

13. The Dutch security service notifies Willem that someone of interest is leaving the Netherlands on the Andromeda, while Willem is watching the closing of the Maeslantkering. Who is that someone of interest?
(a) Amelia.
(b) Rufus.
(c) T.R.
(d) Bo.

14. What are the nets that are stretched across Flying S Ranch for?
(a) Protection against avalanche boulders.
(b) Catching sulfur bullet shells on their way back down to earth.
(c) Climbing playground for kids.
(d) Protection against flash hail storms.

15. What song is Willem's guilty pleasure that he listens to on his way home after seeing Saskia safely back to her home?
(a) Rock of the Ocean.
(b) Permanent Waves.
(c) King of the Beach.
(d) Riding Out the Storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eshma do for Singapore?

2. What is the item that the Indian army intelligence officer procures for Laks to use in the battle for the barracks?

3. What does Michiel say is Venice's main climate related problem?

4. Who does T.R. hire that comes and lives out where Rufus lives?

5. What is T.R. fictitious last name that he uses on billboards and television commercials?

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