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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 60-68.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 31, McFarlane claims the meteorite is like what element?
(a) Alkali metals.
(b) Metalloids.
(c) Transition elements.
(d) Noble gas.

2. In Chapter 42, what damage to the cart beneath the meteorite makes McFarlane believe the disturbance was an electrical arc rather than a bomb?
(a) Melted rock and a burning corpse.
(b) Damage to the inside of the tunnel.
(c) Melted metal and burning tires.
(d) Damage to the bottom of the meteorite.

3. What is the name of the channel where the Rolvaag lowers its anchor during the recovery of the meteorite?
(a) Jefferson Channel.
(b) Franklin Channel.
(c) Lincoln Channel.
(d) Elizabeth Channel.

4. How big does Garza believe the meteorite is as discussed in Chapter 31?
(a) Four feet in diameter.
(b) Ten feet in diameter.
(c) Twenty feet in diameter.
(d) Forty-two feet in diameter.

5. What does McFarlane tell Glinn in chapter 47 when he asks how safe the meteorite is?
(a) That it is inert except when touched with salt.
(b) That it is inert except when touched by a human hand.
(c) That it is dangerous and should be dropped into the sea at the first opportunity.
(d) That it is dangerous and never should be placed on the Rolvaag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of ship has Glinn purchased for the recovery of the meteorite?

2. In Chapter 57, how does Glinn disable the Almirante Ramirez?

3. In Chapter 50, Vallenar learns he has been issued a second order to do what?

4. What is the cradle where the meteorite is to sit in the ship designed for?

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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