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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 52, why does Glinn have Lloyd locked in his suite on the Rolvaag?
(a) He attempts to call the Chilean government for help.
(b) He attempts to interfere in Glinn's plan for the Almirante Ramirez.
(c) He attempts to overrule Britton's control of the bridge.
(d) He refuses to pay Glinn for his services.

2. 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.

3. In Chapter 78, what happens each time the Rolvaag rolls against the waves?
(a) The ship rolls over on its side.
(b) The ship tips forward too far.
(c) The ship sinks deeper into the ocean.
(d) The ship vibrates in the center, threatening to rip in two.

4. 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) It has caused the Rolvaag's current situation.
(c) It is dangerous to the ship and crew.
(d) If it leaves the ship it will never be recoverable again.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 53, how long does it take for the meteorite to become settled on the tower that will lower it into the cargo hold?

2. In Chapter 48, what threat does Vallenar make when Glinn refuses to return Timmer to him?

3. In Chapter 71, why does Amira confess to McFarlane that she wants to continue studying the meteorite even after they arrive back in the States?

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

5. In Chapter 47, what reason does Glinn give McFarlane for keeping in communications with Lloyd?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When McFarlane is on the phone with Lloyd in Chapter 49 he explains when the meteorite will be moved and learns about an impending problem for the expedition. McFarlane also senses that Lloyd is planning something. How will the meteorite be moved, what impending problem is coming, and what is Lloyd up to?

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

4. How does Vallenar react to Glinn's actions, as shown in Chapter 59? What does Vallenar plan to do next?

5. In Chapter 80 Britton suggests it is time to use the dead man switch. What has caused her to come to this conclusion? What is the reaction of those around her?

6. What difficulties is the Almirante Ramirez suffering in Chapter 70 that makes its pursuit of the Rolvaag more difficult?

7. What does McFarlane hypothesize caused the massive electrical surge that knocked out the equipment on Isla Desolacion? What argument does Lloyd make against this theory?

8. What item does Rachel Amira give to McFarlane in the lifeboat? What does she ask McFarlane to do with it?

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

10. What concerns does Glinn have about continuing the expedition in Chapter 46? What concerns does Britton express in the same chapter?

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