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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an electromagnetic tomographic sounder?
(a) A machine used to see underneath the earth without digging.
(b) A machine used to find magnetic activity under the groun.
(c) A machine used to measure earthquakes.
(d) A machine used to dig in isolated areas.

2. What illness does Puppup claim killed his wife in Chapter 36?
(a) Chicken pox.
(b) Measles.
(c) Smallpox.
(d) The plague.

3. 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.

4. What does Glinn provide in Chapter 23 to help christen the meteorite?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Wine.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Carbonated apple juice.

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

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

3. In Chapter 56, why does Vallenar think the Rolvaag is still moored to the cliffs despite the incoming storm?

4. What type of bit do Amira and McFarlane attempt to drill the meteorite with?

5. How much does Glinn tell Lloyd he will charge to complete the recovery of the meteorite from the Isla Desolacion in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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