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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 42, how does Timmer find the door to the tunnel where the meteorite sits?
(a) He sees light beneath a keg of nails.
(b) He forces the guard to tell him before he kills him.
(c) He sees people milling around the open door.
(d) He sees the guard come from a steel door hidden under a insignificant worker's tent.

2. According to Amira in Chapter 41, what is the look?
(a) An expression as though mesmerized workers get when they see the meteorite.
(b) An expression of excitment when the meteorite is mentioned.
(c) An expression of fear when the storm is mentioned.
(d) An expression of sickness when the Rolvaag is mentioned.

3. Why does Vallenar dislike disposable razors as discussed in Chapter 28?
(a) Two blades are a waste when one is good enough. It is typical of American inventions.
(b) They do not shave closely enough.
(c) Two blades are not enough to give a good shave.
(d) They are cheap.

4. In Chapter 57, why does Glinn feel the Rolvaag's actions against the Almirante Ramirez were justified?
(a) The panteonero will sink the Almirante Ramirez, not their actions.
(b) The Almirante Ramirez fired first.
(c) The Almirante Ramirez was not supposed to be in that channel anyway.
(d) The Almirante Ramirez's captain is acting outside his authority.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 58, who does Lloyd give ultimate credit to for the success of the recovery of the meteorite?

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

3. In Chapter 59, what orders does Vallenar believe his men are awaiting?

4. What is the name of the meteorite that caused the falling out between McFarlane and Masangkay?

5. In Chapter 39, who does Vallenar wish to interrogate about the actions of the Americans on the Rolvaag?

(see the answer key)

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