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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 66, why does a man on the Almirante Ramirez refuses a direct order?
(a) He believes Vallenar killed several crewmembers without good cause.
(b) He does not like Vallenar.
(c) He believes Vallenar is working outside his authorization.
(d) He believes they should be sailing faster.

2. In Chapter 59, what orders does Vallenar believe his men are awaiting?
(a) To abandon ship.
(b) To order an SOS.
(c) To repair the ship.
(d) To report to battle stations.

3. How long does it take to move the meteorite to the bluffs overlooking the Rolvaag?
(a) On month.
(b) Two days.
(c) One week.
(d) One day.

4. In Chapter 47, what reason does Glinn give McFarlane for keeping in communications with Lloyd?
(a) To keep him from worrying about the Almirante Ramirez.
(b) To keep him happy.
(c) To keep him up to date on progress.
(d) To keep him from coming to the Rolvaag.

5. 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?
(a) They burn out and go dark.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They momentarily shut down or lose some power.
(d) They begin giving false readings.

6. In Chapter 78, who does Britton inform her officers to call for help?
(a) The Chilean military.
(b) The Peru government.
(c) The British Naval base on Georgia Island.
(d) The American Coast Guard.

7. In Chapter 61, what type of job does Lloyd decide he will offer Puppup at the Lloyd Museum?
(a) Administration or transportation.
(b) Security or janitorial.
(c) Transportation or maintenance.
(d) Security or maintenance.

8. What are Willey Peters?
(a) Missiles.
(b) White phosphorus used to light up a dark sea.
(c) Yellow phosphorus used in chemical warfare.
(d) Bombs.

9. In Chapter 64, where does Britton plan to take the Rolvag out of Drake Passage?
(a) Toward South America to escape the gale.
(b) Toward the Ice Limit.
(c) Toward a British Naval Base on Georgia Island.
(d) Toward American waters.

10. In Chapter 61, what item does Glinn reveal he brought an entire case of on board the Rolvaag?
(a) White Wine.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Red Wine.
(d) Champagne.

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

12. In Chapter 81, who does Lloyd threaten to kill with his bares hands should this person use the dead man switch?
(a) Britton.
(b) Amira.
(c) McFarlane.
(d) Glinn.

13. In Chapter 76, what does Vallenar believe Captain Britton is attempting to do in the Ice Limit?
(a) Hide.
(b) Dump the meteorite.
(c) Wait for reinforcements.
(d) Set him up for disaster.

14. In Chapter 60, who is in charge of the team sent to finish the welds on the meteorite's cradle?
(a) Rochefort.
(b) Glinn.
(c) Garza.
(d) McFarlane.

15. In Chapter 58, who does Lloyd give ultimate credit to for the success of the recovery of the meteorite?
(a) Glinn.
(b) Masangkay.
(c) McFarlane.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In Chapter 71, why does Amira confess to McFarlane that she wants to continue studying the meteorite even after they arrive back in the States?

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

4. In Chapter 57, whom does Glinn feel admires him for his actions?

5. In Chapter 70, what is Vallenar's greatest fear as the waves begin to take their toll on his ship?

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