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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 28, what item does Vallenar ask the man he is interviewing to give to him?
(a) A set of propellors.
(b) A piece of raw gold.
(c) A rock.
(d) A copy of the Rolvaag's custom papers.

2. Who does Glinn reveal has the only key to the dead man switch in Chapter 13?
(a) Glinn, McFarlane, and Howell.
(b) Glinn, Rochefort, and Garza.
(c) Glinn, Lloyd, and Britton.
(d) Glinn, McFarlane, and Amira.

3. What is McFarlane's pet theory that is revealed in Chapter 25?
(a) Interstellar meteorites.
(b) Intergalaxy meteorites.
(c) Meteorites created by colliding stars.
(d) Meteorites buried so long they absorbe the color of the earth around them.

4. In Chapter 32, what does Bramwell find unusual about Masangkay's bones?
(a) They are all burnt.
(b) They are all too small for a male.
(c) They are all broken.
(d) They are mixed with animal bones.

5. In Chapter 29, what does Amira say Glinn hates?
(a) Uncertainty.
(b) Hope.
(c) Children.
(d) Hard work.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason is it revealed in Chapter 9 Captain Britton went to rehab?

2. What does Glinn provide in Chapter 23 to help christen the meteorite?

3. How does Glinn plan to keep the meteorite stable during travel?

4. What does Amira suggest is off about the color of the meteorite, as she explains in Chapter 25?

5. In Chapter 38, McFarlane recognizes the twin fangs of Hanuxa as what geological formations?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lloyd do when he first sees the meteorite? Who warns against this action? Why?

2. What causes a near collision in Chapter 18 with the Rolvaag? What does this suggest about the dangers of the expedition?

3. Who arrives on the Rolvaag via helicopter in Chapter 20? What is the purpose of this visit?

4. How does Glinn and his team plan to move the meteorite from one side of the island to the other?

5. What is being auction at a Christie's auction house in Chapter 3? What is unusual about the buyer?

6. What operation has Glinn had his men set up on the island to fool any Chilean officials who happen to be watching them? Is anyone watching them?

7. Why does McFarlane tell Britton in chapter 14 that he decided to study meteorites? What question does Britton ask McFarlane about this expedition?

8. What does a native man find on Isla Desolacion when paddles there in Chapter 2? What does he do about it?

9. Why does McFarlane take the broken drill bit to the ship? What does he find on it? What does he decide to do next?

10. Why does Glinn insist that McFarlane accompany him to the island where they will be interviewed by customs? Why does Glinn want himself and McFarlane to present fake passports when they arrive in Chile?

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