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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 59, how long does Vallenar believe he has before his ship is forced into the reefs beyond Isla Deceit?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Half an hour.
(c) One hour.
(d) Ten minutes.

2. In Chapter 61, what type of ship does Lloyd hope is following them into international waters?
(a) A merchant ship.
(b) An American tanker.
(c) An American military vessel.
(d) A Chilean military vessel.

3. In Chapter 66, why does a man on the Almirante Ramirez refuses a direct order?
(a) He believes Vallenar killed several crewmembers without good cause.
(b) He does not like Vallenar.
(c) He believes they should be sailing faster.
(d) He believes Vallenar is working outside his authorization.

4. In Chapter 56, why does Vallenar think the Rolvaag is still moored to the cliffs despite the incoming storm?
(a) A helicopter crashed and took out the helm controls.
(b) Timmer has commandeered the ship.
(c) Chilean rebells landed ont he ship and took it over.
(d) Glinn has gone insane.

5. In Chapter 71, what item of jewelry does Amira ask to wear of McFarlane's in a moment of intimacy?
(a) His grandmother's brooch.
(b) His mother's wedding ring.
(c) His high school class ring.
(d) His MIT ring.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 84, where do the survivors take refuge from the sea?

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

4. In Chapter 80, where does Britton recall having seen a ship break its back?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Where does Glinn go in Chapter 48? What is he wearing that suggests he expects danger on this trip?

4. What conclusion does McFarlane announce to Lloyd in the final chapter of the book? Is this conclusion accurate.

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

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

7. 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?

8. 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?

9. In Chapter 66, one of Vallenar's men refuses to follow an order based on what information? What does Vallenar do about this insubordination?

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

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