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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 46, what event keeps Glinn and his scientists from understanding why the meteorite appears to kill when touched?

2. 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?

3. In Chapter 64, where does Britton plan to take the Rolvag out of Drake Passage?

4. In Chapter 70, what is Vallenar's greatest fear as the waves begin to take their toll on his ship?

5. In Chapter 65, what does Glinn realize the Almirante Ramirez has really done?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What news does McFarlane bring the bridge in Chapter 72? What does Glinn do about it?

4. 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?

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. 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?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following style elements in detail, discussing how they impact the overall plot of the novel. Cite examples from the novel to support your conclusions:

1) Theme

2) Metaphor

3) Language

4) Character.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Why does Lloyd fly a helicopter onto the deck of the Rolvaag? What does Lloyd want to be present for? Why does Lloyd insist on going to Isla Desolacion himself? Who insists on going with him? For what reason? What story does Puppup tell as the men make their way to the location where Masangkay found the meteorite? How does this story relate to the meteorite? What does McFarlane insist on doing with the body of Masangkay? How does Glinn react to this request? What does Glinn later do with the body of Masangkay?

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