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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 78, who does Britton inform her officers to call for help?
(a) The British Naval base on Georgia Island.
(b) The American Coast Guard.
(c) The Chilean military.
(d) The Peru government.

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

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 64, Glinn repeatedly suggests Vallenar will do what?

2. In Chapter 64, where does Britton plan to take the Rolvag out of Drake Passage?

3. In Chapter 73, what failure does Garza report will cause the meteorite to eventually break free of its cradle?

4. In Chapter 60, who gets credit for keeping the cradle design simple in order to make the welding quick?

5. In Chapter 59, why is the box holding spare ship parts marked 40mm ordnance?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 65, what danger does Glinn identify for the Rolvaag? What action does he recommend taking against it?

2. What revelation does Glinn make in chapter 68 that explains Vallenar's odd behavior?

3. Where does Glinn advise Britton to take the ship in Chapter 74? What argument does Britton make against this plan?

4. What happens in Chapter 77 when the Almirante Ramirez comes around the corner of the ice island and faces the Rolvaag?

5. How does Britton feel about the actions Glinn took against her in Chapter 52 as described in Chapter 53? Who offers his loyal support to Britton? How does this make her feel?

6. In Chapter 82 Lloyd and McFarlane change their position on the meteorite. Who refuses to listen? What happens next?

7. Why does Britton suggest in Chapter 57 that they will all go to jail when they return to America? What is Glinn's response?

8. What, as described in Chapter 50, is Vallenar's plan in regards to the Rolvaag?

9. How many people got off the Rolvaag as revealed in Chapter 84? How many died?

10. Palmer Lloyd was sent to his rooms like a bad boy and was filled with anger toward Glinn. What changes his mind in Chapter 58? What does Lloyd plan to do the next time he sees Glinn?

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