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

2. What item of modern technology does Sam McFarlane attempt to get San Bushmen to use in order to help him search for meteorites?
(a) Metal detectors.
(b) Cell phones.
(c) Seismograph machines.
(d) Large magnets.

3. In Chapter 31, McFarlane claims the meteorite is like what element?
(a) Transition elements.
(b) Noble gas.
(c) Metalloids.
(d) Alkali metals.

4. How does Glinn plan to keep the meteorite stable during travel?
(a) By placing it in a shipping container.
(b) By placing it in a cradle.
(c) By wrapping it plastic.
(d) By tying it down with cargo straps.

5. What is Nestor Masangkay looking for on Isla Desolacion?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) A meteorite.
(d) Oil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What element of the San Bushman language does McFarlane have trouble reproducing in Chapter 4?

2. In Chapter 28, how does Vallenar force the man he is interviewing to tell him the truth?

3. In Chapter 9, what author does Britton quote before she leaves Glinn?

4. Why does Vallenar dislike disposable razors as discussed in Chapter 28?

5. How big does Garza believe the meteorite is as discussed in Chapter 31?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. Why does Glinn's team make an effort to make the ship they are preparing for the expedition look older than it really is?

5. What report does McFarlane find in Amira's quarters in Chapter 37? What does this report say? How does McFarlane feel about this report?

6. What story does Puppup tell the men as they make their way to the site of the meteorite in Chapter 22?

7. What crime does Puppup tell Glinn Vallenar once committed? What was calculated about this crime?

8. 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?

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

10. For what reason does Glinn want to add Puppup to their crew? Where does Glinn find Puppup in Chapter 18?

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