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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 78-85.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 36, Puppup claims to have inherited the remaining treasures of the Yaghan Indians. What does he say he did with it?
(a) Sold it and drank the profits.
(b) Gave it to a museum.
(c) Sold it and gave it to his wife's family.
(d) Hid it on a remote island.

3. In Chapter 82, what alternative does Lloyd offer to the use of the dead man switch?
(a) They could pay someone to come rescue them.
(b) They could simply ride out the storm.
(c) They could abandon ship and hope the Rolvaag survives with the meteorite on board.
(d) They could return to Isla Desolacion and return the meteorite.

4. In Chapter 59, how long does Vallenar believe he has before his ship is forced into the reefs beyond Isla Deceit?
(a) One hour.
(b) Ten minutes.
(c) Half an hour.
(d) Two hours.

5. In Chapter 31, Rochefort tells McFarlane they have placed what percentage of extra jacks under the meteorite?
(a) Ten percent.
(b) Fifty percent.
(c) Forty percent.
(d) Ninety percent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Palmer Lloyd go to the Kalahari Desert to see Sam McFarlane in Chapter 4?

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?

3. In Chapter 69, what are investigators looking at in an attempt to find out what happened to cause the meteorite to discharge electricity in the cargo hold?

4. In Chapter 61, what happens to the bridge's computers as they watch the movement on radar of the ship in pursuit of the Rolvaag?

5. What is the 'night lunch' mentioned in Chapter 11?

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