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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the cradle where the meteorite is to sit in the ship designed for?
(a) To keep the meteorite from crushing someone.
(b) To keep the meteorite from shifting.
(c) To keep the meteorite from releasing a jolt of electricity.
(d) To keep the meteorite from being damaged.

2. In Chapter 70, what is Vallenar's greatest fear as the waves begin to take their toll on his ship?
(a) He will not see his son again.
(b) He will die.
(c) He will not be able to retrieve the meteorite for Chile.
(d) He will not be able to complete his mission.

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

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

5. In Chapter 84, where do the survivors take refuge from the sea?
(a) Along the side of the Rolvaag.
(b) An abandoned island.
(c) Inside the abandoned Almirante Ramirez.
(d) The top of an ice island.

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

7. In Chapter 54, who does Lloyd think is the only person who can get the meteorite out of Chile?
(a) McFarlane.
(b) Britton.
(c) Amira.
(d) Glinn.

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

9. In Chapter 59, why does Vallenar request a team of six go into the water to repair the propellers?
(a) It takes six to lift the heavy propellers.
(b) At least one of them will live long enough to finish the job.
(c) It takes six to bolt the propeller to the ship.
(d) At least that many are necessary to remove the old propellers.

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

11. In Chapter 48, what threat does Vallenar make when Glinn refuses to return Timmer to him?
(a) He will blow the Rolvaag out of the water.
(b) He will arrest Glinn.
(c) He will call in reinforcements.
(d) He will arrest Lloyd.

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) Tell them where they can safely hide from the Almirante Ramirez.
(d) Direct the Rolvaag safely through the reefs.

13. In Chapter 83, what order does Britton give Garza that Glinn countermands?
(a) Arrest Glinn.
(b) Trigger the dead man switch.
(c) Abadon ship.
(d) Continue welding the cradle.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 71, why can McFarlane not use his hand held radio to contact the bridge?

2. In Chapter 80, where does Britton recall having seen a ship break its back?

3. In Chapter 61, what type of job does Lloyd decide he will offer Puppup at the Lloyd Museum?

4. In Chapter 57, how does Glinn disable the Almirante Ramirez?

5. In Chapter 61, what type of ship does Lloyd hope is following them into international waters?

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