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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 10, how do the explorers descend the ladder?
(a) The explorers bounce down the ladder three rungs at a time.
(b) The explorers slide along the handrail to descend.
(c) The explorers did not use the ladder.
(d) The explorers ascended the ladder, they did not descend.

2. What is used for a far nobler purpose at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) The software designed to simulate "celestial target practice."
(b) The weaponry skills acquired in the late twentieth century.
(c) The natural resources found in Europe.
(d) The wealth of the countries that make up the European Union.

3. What is the name of the author whose book inspired Dr. Stenton to become an astronomer?
(a) Jules Verne.
(b) Carl Sagan.
(c) H.G. Wells.
(d) Arthur C. Clarke.

4. What slides out of the wall of the pillbox-shaped structure?
(a) A tentacle.
(b) A wheel.
(c) Crossed bars.
(d) A claw.

5. What does Dr. Bose long for?
(a) Familiar faces and ordinary days.
(b) More immigration.
(c) The unexpected.
(d) New faces and unexpected behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. SPACEGUARD is keeping track of how many asteroids at once?

2. What are the Calypso, Beagle, and Challenger waiting for?

3. Who is the first Character introduced in Chapter 2?

4. Mercer suggests that New York is intended to make what?

5. For the object 31/149, what do the numbers represent?

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