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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 70, what is Vallenar's greatest fear as the waves begin to take their toll on his ship?
(a) He will not see his son again.
(b) He will not be able to complete his mission.
(c) He will not be able to retrieve the meteorite for Chile.
(d) He will die.

2. In Chapter 31, Rochefort tells McFarlane they have placed what percentage of extra jacks under the meteorite?
(a) Forty percent.
(b) Ninety percent.
(c) Ten percent.
(d) Fifty percent.

3. What is Isla Desolacion?
(a) An island off the coast of Chile.
(b) An island off the coast of Mexico.
(c) An island off the coast of Peru.
(d) An island off the coast of Brazil.

4. In Chapter 57, what weapons system does Glinn reveal he has placed on the Rolvaag?
(a) A 9mm Deck Mounted Machine Gun.
(b) An Exocet missle launcher.
(c) A McDonnell-Douglas Blackout Series Wide Band ECM.
(d) An McDonnell-Douglas Automatic Chaff Deploy System.

5. What is Brambell doing in Chapter 32 that he is forced to put aside to conduct the examination of Masangkay's remains?
(a) Eating.
(b) Watching television.
(c) Writing.
(d) Reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Puppup believe is responsible for the deaths of Evans, Rochefort, and Masangkay?

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?

3. In Chapter 61, what item does Glinn reveal he brought an entire case of on board the Rolvaag?

4. What is the meaning of the term, dead in the water?

5. What is Nestor Masangkay looking for on Isla Desolacion?

(see the answer key)

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