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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 72, what does Britton believe finally proved Glinn human?
(a) Admitting to his affection for her.
(b) Being wrong.
(c) Knowing more than everyone else.
(d) Bleeding in an accident.

2. In Chapter 46, what slows the progress of the meteorite as it is moved from its previous location to the bluffs above the Rolvaag?
(a) A broken machine.
(b) Glinn's orders.
(c) The snow field.
(d) Vallenar's men.

3. In Chapter 60, what order is given to the work crew in regards to their interaction with the meteorite?
(a) Not to hit it with welding compound.
(b) Not to damage it with the heat of the torches.
(c) Not to damage the cradle.
(d) Not to touch it.

4. How big does Garza believe the meteorite is as discussed in Chapter 31?
(a) Forty-two feet in diameter.
(b) Four feet in diameter.
(c) Ten feet in diameter.
(d) Twenty feet in diameter.

5. What item of modern technology does Sam McFarlane attempt to get San Bushmen to use in order to help him search for meteorites?
(a) Seismograph machines.
(b) Metal detectors.
(c) Cell phones.
(d) Large magnets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Glinn provide in Chapter 23 to help christen the meteorite?

2. In Chapter 50, Vallenar learns he has been issued a second order to do what?

3. In Chapter 64, where does Britton plan to take the Rolvag out of Drake Passage?

4. What is McFarlane's pet theory that is revealed in Chapter 25?

5. In Chapter 58, what did Lloyd do throughout the fight with the Almirante Ramirez?

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