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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 77, what does Britton see on the edge of the ice island above the Rolvaag?

3. In Chapter 54, who does Lloyd think is the only person who can get the meteorite out of Chile?

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

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Glinn once again take command of the bridge in Chapter 57? What is the result?

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

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

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

10. Where is the Rolvaag hit, as determined by Britton in Chapter 75? What does this damage suggest to Britton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following themes in detail citing examples from the novel:

1) Greed

2) Desire to succeed

3) Family

4) Danger.

Essay Topic 2

Who is Britton? What was the nature of the scandal that discredited her as a ships captain? Was Britton guilty of the crime she was accused of? Was Britton unfairly treated for some reason? Explain. Why does Glinn chose Britton as the captain of the Rolvaag? Why does Britton take the job? For what reason is Britton's career important to her at this point in her life? What fear does Britton continuously express while on board the Rolvaag? What drink does Britton ban from the Rolvaag? How does the crew react to this? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following character relationships in detail:

1) McFarlane and Masangkay

2) Lloyd and McFarlane

3) Lloyd and Glinn

4) Glinn and McFarlane.

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