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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cooling the Lava.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On General Sand's floating conference boat, Oliver Houck is the only board member who is active in what?
(a) Environmental movement.
(b) Local political life.
(c) Taking the census.
(d) Cancelling the Old River project.

2. In feet, how long is the towboat Mississippi?
(a) 459.
(b) 42.
(c) 217.
(d) 23.

3. Over two centuries of recorded history, Mauna Loa erupts how often on average?
(a) Every three and a half years.
(b) Every twelve years.
(c) Three times a year.
(d) Twice a year.

4. What childhood fear does Magnus Magnusson share with the author?
(a) Heimaey will become a ghost town.
(b) Vestmannaeyjar will fall into the sea.
(c) Helgafell will erupt.
(d) Iceland will break in half.

5. The author mentions that when he met Rabalais, he wore what in his pocket?
(a) Checkered bandana.
(b) Red bandana.
(c) Gold pocket watch.
(d) Silver pocket watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1973, the eruptions in Heimaey begin on January 23 and continue vigorously before diminishing in strength through when?

2. Initially, Rabalais is hired as a construction inspector to watch for what at the navigation lock?

3. The writing on Dugie's belt buckle reads:

4. How long does the the Mauna Loa eruption of 1984 last?

5. What nickname do the residents of Heimaey give to Sveinn Eiriksson?

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