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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is the meteorite when it is finally exposed in Chapter 24?
(a) Grey.
(b) Brown.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

2. What is the melting point of the meteorite?
(a) One point two hundred degrees Kelvin.
(b) One point two degrees Kelvin.
(c) One point two million degrees Kelvin.
(d) One point two thousand degrees Kelvin.

3. In Chapter 32, what does Bramwell find unusual about Masangkay's bones?
(a) They are mixed with animal bones.
(b) They are all too small for a male.
(c) They are all broken.
(d) They are all burnt.

4. According to Amira in Chapter 41, what is the look?
(a) An expression of sickness when the Rolvaag is mentioned.
(b) An expression as though mesmerized workers get when they see the meteorite.
(c) An expression of fear when the storm is mentioned.
(d) An expression of excitment when the meteorite is mentioned.

5. In Chapter 39, Vallenar reads a letter from what type of scientist?
(a) A meteorologist.
(b) A medical researcher.
(c) A chemist.
(d) A geologist.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take to move the meteorite to the bluffs overlooking the Rolvaag?

2. What is the name of the channel where the Rolvaag lowers its anchor during the recovery of the meteorite?

3. In Chapter 51, Glinn reveals that EES controls what vital component of the Rolvaag?

4. In Chapter 31, Rochefort tells McFarlane they have placed what percentage of extra jacks under the meteorite?

5. In Chapter 9, what author does Britton quote before she leaves Glinn?

(see the answer key)

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