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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 44-52.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of bit do Amira and McFarlane attempt to drill the meteorite with?
(a) A steel bit.
(b) An iron bit.
(c) A diamond bit.
(d) A glass bit.

3. In Chapter 42, how does Timmer find the door to the tunnel where the meteorite sits?
(a) He forces the guard to tell him before he kills him.
(b) He sees the guard come from a steel door hidden under a insignificant worker's tent.
(c) He sees people milling around the open door.
(d) He sees light beneath a keg of nails.

4. How does McFarlane believe the meteorite's arrival on the island impacted the topography of the island?
(a) It landed during an eruption, causing its unique color.
(b) It caused a volcanic eruption.
(c) It created the volcano.
(d) It destroyed the volcano.

5. What does Lloyd want to call the meteorite?
(a) Lloyd meteorite.
(b) Desolation meteorite.
(c) Chilean meteorite.
(d) Rolvaag meteorite.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, in Chapter 12, makes the loudest objection to the banned beverage?

2. Why does Vallenar dislike disposable razors as discussed in Chapter 28?

3. In Chapter 13 Glinn claims they have legal right to take the meteorite despite their desire to keep the meteorite secret. How is this true?

4. In Chapter 28, what item does Vallenar ask the man he is interviewing to give to him?

5. In Chapter 17, why does Comandante Vallenar tell custom officials that the Americans are after gold on Isla Desolacion?

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