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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 44, Glinn calls what person to inform them on the current situation?
(a) McFarlane.
(b) Lloyd.
(c) Chilean officials.
(d) Lloyd's secretary.

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

6. In Chapter 80, where does Britton recall having seen a ship break its back?
(a) The Atlantic.
(b) Off the coast of Washington State.
(c) The Ice Limit.
(d) The Grand Banks.

7. In Chapter 50, Vallenar learns he has been issued a second order to do what?
(a) Arrest Glinn.
(b) Continue on his previous assignment.
(c) Arrest Lloyd.
(d) Return to base.

8. 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 hit it with welding compound.
(c) Not to damage the cradle.
(d) Not to damage it with the heat of the torches.

9. In Chapter 59, why is the box holding spare ship parts marked 40mm ordnance?
(a) To hide it from corrupt officials in the Navy Yard.
(b) To hide it from thieves.
(c) To hide it from the crew.
(d) To hide it from hijackers.

10. In Chapter 82, what one word does Britton utter each time the ship struggles against a new wave?
(a) Please.
(b) Recover.
(c) Help.
(d) Settle.

11. In Chapter 44, what does Glinn instruct his men to ask Britton to send to the staging area?
(a) A generator.
(b) Food.
(c) A radio.
(d) Medical supplies.

12. In Chapter 51, what does the Almirante Ramirez do that causes tension on the Rolvaag's bridge?
(a) Moves to block the only exit to the channel.
(b) Fires with a machine gun.
(c) Locks on weapons.
(d) Fires a missle.

13. 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?
(a) Security footage.
(b) Security logs.
(c) The meteorite itself.
(d) Damage from the discharge.

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

15. In Chapter 47, who does McFarlane point out is blocking the only exit out of the channel?
(a) Britton.
(b) Amira.
(c) Vallenar.
(d) Lloyd.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 84, who took command of the Rolvaag's crew after Britton left the bridge?

2. In Chapter 61, what is Britton counting down?

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

4. 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?

5. In Chapter 72, why does Glinn instruct his men to turn off the radar jamming equipment and ask Britton to cut the engines?

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