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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What knocks over the equipment left behind at evacuation from hurricanes?
(a) The wind.
(b) An earthquake.
(c) Simps.
(d) A mysterious presence.

2. How long is the radio time lag between the Endeavour and Earth?
(a) Ten minutes, and decreasing.
(b) Ten hours, and increasing.
(c) Ten hours, and decreasing.
(d) Ten minutes, and increasing.

3. What location has one-third as much gravity as Earth?
(a) Mars.
(b) Rama.
(c) Endeavour.
(d) The moon.

4. What does the Commander and his companion use to move around on Rama after landing?
(a) Jets and guide ropes.
(b) Space suits with power packs.
(c) Propellent.
(d) A shuttle.

5. According to Chapter 6, how far is the distance between Earth and Mars?
(a) Three hundred million kilometers.
(b) Five hours by shuttle.
(c) One hundred million kilometers.
(d) The same distance as the Sun is from the Earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. There is speculation that New York gets its raw materials from where?

2. What ships can catch up with Rama before it leaves the solar system?

3. What is the justification the Ambassador from Mercury gives for dispatching a high-energy nuclear device to Rama?

4. What word can be used to describe the spider-like creature that the explorers encounter while watching the evening news?

5. When the explorers cross the Cylindrical Sea, where do they go first?

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