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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take to move the meteorite to the bluffs overlooking the Rolvaag?
(a) One day.
(b) One week.
(c) Two days.
(d) On month.

2. In Chapter 75, what does Britton notice is different about the Rolvaag?
(a) The sound of the computers.
(b) The shape of the bridge.
(c) The shape of the deck.
(d) The sound of the engines.

3. What unsettling thing does Vallenar do to the Rolvaag in Chapter 36?
(a) Boards them.
(b) Locks weapons.
(c) Cruises toward them in a collision course.
(d) Fires machine gun weapons at them.

4. What is the cradle where the meteorite is to sit in the ship designed for?
(a) To keep the meteorite from releasing a jolt of electricity.
(b) To keep the meteorite from crushing someone.
(c) To keep the meteorite from being damaged.
(d) To keep the meteorite from shifting.

5. In Chapter 17, why does Comandante Vallenar tell custom officials that the Americans are after gold on Isla Desolacion?
(a) He does not believe there is iron ore on the island.
(b) He does not want them given the right to step on Chilean soil.
(c) He has tried to mine gold there himself.
(d) He believes all foreigners are looking for gold.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 54, who does Lloyd think is the only person who can get the meteorite out of Chile?

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

4. How much does Glinn say it will cost to determine if EES can recover the meteorite from Isla Desolacion in Chapter 7?

5. What does panteonero mean?

(see the answer key)

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