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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 69-77.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Puppup believe is responsible for the deaths of Evans, Rochefort, and Masangkay?
(a) Vallenar.
(b) Hanuxa.
(c) Glinn.
(d) Haraxa.

2. What is an island of stability?
(a) A hypothetical group of elements high on the periodic table that are stable.
(b) A group of elements low on the periodic table that are stable.
(c) A floating island that will not tip.
(d) A ship that floats on the upper most layer of water.

3. In Chapter 30, McFarlane says tests on a sample of the meteorite will reveal what properties?
(a) Electrical and chemical only.
(b) Electrical, chemical, and physical.
(c) Physical, chemical, and electron configuration.
(d) Electron configuration, chemical, and atomic radius.

4. In Chapter 58, what did Lloyd do throughout the fight with the Almirante Ramirez?
(a) Called the Chilean government.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Banged on the door, issuing orders.
(d) Paced restlessly.

5. What is the meaning of the term, dead in the water?
(a) A ship that has lost the ability to turn.
(b) A ship with no power.
(c) A ship that is not making headway.
(d) A ship unable to control its movement in the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. How big does Garza believe the meteorite is as discussed in Chapter 31?

2. What are Willey Peters?

3. What does McFarlane tell Glinn in chapter 47 when he asks how safe the meteorite is?

4. In Chapter 74, what prevents the Rolvaag from hiding as it enters the Ice Limit?

5. In Chapter 47, what reason does Glinn give McFarlane for keeping in communications with Lloyd?

(see the answer key)

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