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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 57, whom does Glinn feel admires him for his actions?
(a) Britton.
(b) Lloyd.
(c) McFarlane.
(d) Amira.

2. In Chapter 77, what does Britton believe will happen once the Rolvaag stops moving forward?
(a) It will be able to successfully hide from the Almirante Ramirez.
(b) They will be forced to surrender.
(c) It will be dead in the water.
(d) They will sink.

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

4. In Chapter 61, what is Britton counting down?
(a) Minutes until the Almirante Ramirez will surely be sunk.
(b) Minutes until they cross into international waters.
(c) Minutes until they reach American waters.
(d) Minutes until they return to the Chilean coast.

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

6. In Chapter 65, what does Glinn realize the Almirante Ramirez has really done?
(a) Blocked off all means of escape.
(b) Forced them to drop the meteorite.
(c) Trapped them against a reef.
(d) Forced them to surrender.

7. In Chapter 46, Britton expresses concern about having the meteorite on her ship. How does Glinn convince her to go forward with it?
(a) He threatens to give a bad report to the child custody judge.
(b) He promises to pay her extra.
(c) He ignores her concerns.
(d) He asks her to trust him.

8. 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 make Vallenar believe they are dead in the water.
(b) To force Vallenar close enough for them to fire on his ship.
(c) To make Vallenar come close enough to damage his ship on their wake.
(d) To attract the attention of a nearby naval base.

9. In Chapter 75, what does Britton notice is different about the Rolvaag?
(a) The sound of the computers.
(b) The shape of the bridge.
(c) The shape of the deck.
(d) The sound of the engines.

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

11. In Chapter 51, what does Britton say she will not allow on board her vessel?
(a) Glinn's thugs.
(b) The meteorite.
(c) Glinn.
(d) Vallenar.

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

13. In Chapter 69, what does Amira suggest set off the electrical charge?
(a) Nothing, it did not happen.
(b) Nothing, it was random.
(c) Someone touched it.
(d) Someone hit it with the heat of a torch.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 60, what happens in the seconds before the meteorite sets off yet another electrical surge?

2. In Chapter 76, what does Vallenar believe Captain Britton is attempting to do in the Ice Limit?

3. In Chapter 74, what prevents the Rolvaag from hiding as it enters the Ice Limit?

4. In Chapter 61, who does Glinn send to take care of the apparent discharge from the meteorite?

5. In Chapter 83, what does Britton ask Glinn to do?

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