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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 53-59.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does McFarlane and Amira see jogging in foul weather on the deck of the Rolvaag in Chapter 20?
(a) Bramwell.
(b) Howell.
(c) Britton.
(d) Glinn.

2. In Chapter 51, Glinn reveals that EES controls what vital component of the Rolvaag?
(a) The engine room.
(b) The propellers.
(c) The radar system.
(d) The computer system.

3. What does Rochefort manually release on the jacks in Chapter 34?
(a) The power cables.
(b) The hydraulic valves.
(c) The clasp connecting the jacks to the meteorite.
(d) The computer control.

4. In Chapter 47, who does McFarlane point out is blocking the only exit out of the channel?
(a) Britton.
(b) Vallenar.
(c) Lloyd.
(d) Amira.

5. In Chapter 45, Glinn makes a comment about the mysterious dead man in Spanish. What does this statement suggest to both McFarlane and the reader?
(a) Glinn speaks in Spanish when he does not want anyone to know what he is saying.
(b) Glinn thinks the man was sent by Vallenar.
(c) Glinn has no clue who the man was or who sent him.
(d) Glinn is having a nervous breakdown.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13 Glinn claims they have legal right to take the meteorite despite their desire to keep the meteorite secret. How is this true?

2. For what reason is it revealed in Chapter 9 Captain Britton went to rehab?

3. In Chapter 30, McFarlane says tests on a sample of the meteorite will reveal what properties?

4. In Chapter 42, what covers the sounds of Timmer's approach as he infiltrates the perimeter of the staging area?

5. In Chapter 46, Britton expresses concern about having the meteorite on her ship. How does Glinn convince her to go forward with it?

(see the answer key)

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