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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 62, how many men did the Almirante Ramirez lose in the attempt to fix the propellers?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. How does McFarlane believe the meteorite's arrival on the island impacted the topography of the island?
(a) It landed during an eruption, causing its unique color.
(b) It created the volcano.
(c) It caused a volcanic eruption.
(d) It destroyed the volcano.

3. In Chapter 46, what event keeps Glinn and his scientists from understanding why the meteorite appears to kill when touched?
(a) The lightening that clearly killed Masangkay.
(b) McFarlane's touch of the meteorite the day it was first uncovered.
(c) The bomb that must have killed Vallenar's man.
(d) Lloyd's touch of the meteorite when it was first uncovered.

4. Why does Glinn tell Britton in Chapter 18 that they should not worry about Vallenar?
(a) He is just a crazy old man.
(b) He has no authority over them.
(c) No one respects him enough to care about his opinion.
(d) No one believed him.

5. In Chapter 61, what type of job does Lloyd decide he will offer Puppup at the Lloyd Museum?
(a) Security or janitorial.
(b) Administration or transportation.
(c) Security or maintenance.
(d) Transportation or maintenance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 53, how long does it take for the meteorite to become settled on the tower that will lower it into the cargo hold?

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

4. In Chapter 57, what does Glinn want Puppup to do?

5. What role is Amira supposed to play while on the expedition?

(see the answer key)

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