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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 57, what does Glinn want Puppup to do?
(a) Tell them where they can safely hide from the Almirante Ramirez.
(b) Direct the Rolvaag into an inner cove.
(c) Radio Chilean authorities to force Vallenar to back off of them.
(d) Direct the Rolvaag safely through the reefs.

2. In Chapter 59, why is the box holding spare ship parts marked 40mm ordnance?
(a) To hide it from corrupt officials in the Navy Yard.
(b) To hide it from the crew.
(c) To hide it from hijackers.
(d) To hide it from thieves.

3. In Chapter 58, what did Lloyd do throughout the fight with the Almirante Ramirez?
(a) Called the Chilean government.
(b) Banged on the door, issuing orders.
(c) Paced restlessly.
(d) Nothing.

4. In Chapter 69, what does McFarlane hear in the cargo hold that helps him come to a conclusion as to what caused the meteorite to discharge electricity not only this one time, but every time?
(a) A hum from the meteorite itself.
(b) Water.
(c) People's voices.
(d) Cracking of the cradle's welds.

5. In Chapter 72, what does Britton believe finally proved Glinn human?
(a) Admitting to his affection for her.
(b) Being wrong.
(c) Knowing more than everyone else.
(d) Bleeding in an accident.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 59, why does Vallenar request a team of six go into the water to repair the propellers?

3. In Chapter 69, what do Amira and McFarlane use to protect the ship from the meteorite's power?

4. In Chapter 60, who is in charge of the team sent to finish the welds on the meteorite's cradle?

5. In Chapter 57, why does Glinn feel the Rolvaag's actions against the Almirante Ramirez were justified?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What causes Glinn's death in Chapter 83? What fantasy does he have as he dies?

3. What nautical destination does Glinn assume will cause the Almirante Ramirez stop its pursuit of the Rolvaag? Why? Does it?

4. 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?

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

6. What happened in the cargo hold that caused the deaths of most of Garza's men? Who does Garza blame? Who does McFarlane blame?

7. How does Glinn's team assertain that the dead body is not the guard they thought it was? Who does Glinn believe this man is? What complication does this pose?

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

9. In Chapter 69, what does McFarlane realized caused the electrical discharge from the meteorite in the cargo hold? What does he plan to do about it?

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

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