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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 48, why does Glinn visit the Almirante Ramirez?
(a) To distract him from the removal of gold mined from the island.
(b) To distract him from the Rolvaag's attempted escape from the channel.
(c) To distract Vallenar from the dropping of the meteorite into the Rolvaag's hold.
(d) To distract him from the removal of Timmer's body from the island.

2. In Chapter 32, what does Bramwell find unusual about Masangkay's bones?
(a) They are mixed with animal bones.
(b) They are all too small for a male.
(c) They are all burnt.
(d) They are all broken.

3. In Chapter 39, who does Vallenar wish to interrogate about the actions of the Americans on the Rolvaag?
(a) Britton.
(b) Glinn.
(c) The custom officials.
(d) Puppup.

4. In Chapter 60, what order is given to the work crew in regards to their interaction with the meteorite?
(a) Not to touch it.
(b) Not to damage the cradle.
(c) Not to hit it with welding compound.
(d) Not to damage it with the heat of the torches.

5. What is Brambell doing in Chapter 32 that he is forced to put aside to conduct the examination of Masangkay's remains?
(a) Writing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Eating.
(d) Watching television.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Glinn reveal has the only key to the dead man switch in Chapter 13?

2. In Chapter 57, what does Britton say she thinks of Glinn's mental state?

3. In Chapter 57, what weapons system does Glinn reveal he has placed on the Rolvaag?

4. What does Amira suggest is off about the color of the meteorite, as she explains in Chapter 25?

5. 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?

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