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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 69, what does McFarlane hear in the cargo hold that helps him come to a conclusion as to what caused the meteorite to discharge electricity not only this one time, but every time?
(a) People's voices.
(b) Cracking of the cradle's welds.
(c) Water.
(d) A hum from the meteorite itself.

2. In Chapter 51, Glinn reveals that EES controls what vital component of the Rolvaag?
(a) The engine room.
(b) The propellers.
(c) The radar system.
(d) The computer system.

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

4. In Chapter 57, what does Britton say she thinks of Glinn's mental state?
(a) That he is insane.
(b) That he is manic depressive.
(c) That he is the sanest man she knows.
(d) That he is highly intelligent.

5. In Chapter 61, who does Glinn send to take care of the apparent discharge from the meteorite?
(a) Lloyd and McFarlane.
(b) McFarlane and Amira.
(c) McFarlane and Garza.
(d) Lloyd and Amira.

6. In Chapter 83, who accompanies Glinn to the abandoned cargo hold?
(a) Amira.
(b) Rochefort.
(c) Garza.
(d) Puppup.

7. In Chapter 81, what reason does McFarlane believe it was a mistake to take the meteorite to sea?
(a) It is a danger to the eco system of the earth.
(b) It is dangerous to the ship and crew.
(c) It has caused the Rolvaag's current situation.
(d) If it leaves the ship it will never be recoverable again.

8. 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) Glinn.
(d) McFarlane.

9. In Chapter 60, what happens in the seconds before the meteorite sets off yet another electrical surge?
(a) The cradle fails.
(b) The hull breaks.
(c) The ship rolls.
(d) Someone touches the meteorite.

10. In Chapter 80, why does Glinn refuse to entertain the idea that the meteorite's cradle could fail?
(a) It is made of diamonds, the hardest substance on earth.
(b) It is made of steel.
(c) He cannot fail.
(d) Double overage.

11. In Chapter 84, who took command of the Rolvaag's crew after Britton left the bridge?
(a) Lloyd.
(b) McFarlane.
(c) Howell.
(d) Garza.

12. In Chapter 57, what does Glinn want Puppup to do?
(a) Tell them where they can safely hide from the Almirante Ramirez.
(b) Direct the Rolvaag into an inner cove.
(c) Radio Chilean authorities to force Vallenar to back off of them.
(d) Direct the Rolvaag safely through the reefs.

13. In Chapter 72, why does Glinn instruct his men to turn off the radar jamming equipment and ask Britton to cut the engines?
(a) To force Vallenar close enough for them to fire on his ship.
(b) To make Vallenar come close enough to damage his ship on their wake.
(c) To attract the attention of a nearby naval base.
(d) To make Vallenar believe they are dead in the water.

14. In Chapter 55, what part of the ship does Britton report has hit the edge of the bluff?
(a) The crane on deck.
(b) The hull.
(c) The tower holding the meteorite.
(d) The aft shipping containers.

15. What is the meaning of the term, dead in the water?
(a) A ship with no power.
(b) A ship that has lost the ability to turn.
(c) A ship that is not making headway.
(d) A ship unable to control its movement in the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 78, who does Britton inform her officers to call for help?

2. In Chapter 72, what does Britton believe finally proved Glinn human?

3. In Chapter 82, what one word does Britton utter each time the ship struggles against a new wave?

4. In Chapter 73, what failure does Garza report will cause the meteorite to eventually break free of its cradle?

5. In Chapter 59, why does Vallenar request a team of six go into the water to repair the propellers?

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