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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 60-68.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 60, what happens in the seconds before the meteorite sets off yet another electrical surge?
(a) The cradle fails.
(b) Someone touches the meteorite.
(c) The ship rolls.
(d) The hull breaks.

2. In Chapter 65, what does Glinn realize the Almirante Ramirez has really done?
(a) Forced them to drop the meteorite.
(b) Forced them to surrender.
(c) Blocked off all means of escape.
(d) Trapped them against a reef.

3. In Chapter 64, where does Britton plan to take the Rolvag out of Drake Passage?
(a) Toward the Ice Limit.
(b) Toward South America to escape the gale.
(c) Toward American waters.
(d) Toward a British Naval Base on Georgia Island.

4. In Chapter 42, what covers the sounds of Timmer's approach as he infiltrates the perimeter of the staging area?
(a) Voices in the staging area.
(b) Sand on the ground.
(c) An impending storm.
(d) Music from the staging area.

5. What is the name of the channel where the Rolvaag lowers its anchor during the recovery of the meteorite?
(a) Franklin Channel.
(b) Elizabeth Channel.
(c) Lincoln Channel.
(d) Jefferson Channel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Nestor Masangkay call Isla Desolacion?

2. What color is the meteorite when it is finally exposed in Chapter 24?

3. In Chapter 60, what order is given to the work crew in regards to their interaction with the meteorite?

4. In Chapter 42, what damage to the cart beneath the meteorite makes McFarlane believe the disturbance was an electrical arc rather than a bomb?

5. What does Lloyd want to call the meteorite?

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