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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. How did Europa start out?
(a) Clay debris.
(b) Rocky refuse.
(c) A hilly cavern.
(d) A flat piece of ice.

2. How large was the Universe's video library?
(a) Enough for a couple of months.
(b) Enough for a day or two.
(c) Enough for several lifetimes of viewing.
(d) Enough for a date night.

3. What killed the monster?
(a) Chang shot it.
(b) It left the water.
(c) It got too hot.
(d) Alien biochemistries.

4. Captain Laplace allowed the scientists to do what?
(a) Eat gourmet foods.
(b) Relax on Sundays.
(c) Sleep late.
(d) Explore Europa.

5. With whom did Chris Floyd get into contact while awaiting rescue?
(a) Heywood Floyd.
(b) Sir Lawrence.
(c) William Tsung.
(d) Victor Willis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the monster appear to be to the crew?

2. What did Floyd, Van der Berg, and Chang request of Captain Laplace?

3. Drifting at sea, the Galaxy runs into what?

4. What did those aboard the Galaxy name the island on which they landed?

5. Zero gravity caused Dr. Floyd not to be able to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Captain Laplace not concerned with morale of the crew upon landing?

2. Despite Captain Smith's misgivings, who requests that they go along with Jolson's plan?

3. How much time did refueling on Haley's comet save the Universe?

4. What message did Van der Berg send to Earth?

5. About what was Victor Willis' video piece that Paul Kreuger had?

6. Describe the sea monster that ate Rosie's body.

7. What seems to have caused Dr. Floyd's restless dreams?

8. What was the request Floyd and Van der Berg placed to the captain?

9. Describe the surface of the Mount Zeus .

10. What does Floyd and Van der Berg discuss about Floyd's illusion?

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