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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, who is the current chairman of the Space Advisory Council?
(a) Professor Davidson.
(b) Commander Norton.
(c) Dr. Stenton.
(d) Dr. Price.

2. Most asteroids tracked by Spaceguard are described as having this sort of orbit.
(a) Orbits dissimilar to Earth's orbit around the Sun.
(b) Orbits that posed a possible danger to Earth.
(c) Orbits that lay beyond Mars.
(d) Orbits that keep asteroids within the confines of the asteroid belt.

3. Twice a day the explorers must perform an action. What is it?
(a) Maintain radio silence while transmissions are relayed to Earth.
(b) Take a nap.
(c) Exercise at three-quarters of a gee for ten minutes.
(d) Chew a high calorie snack.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the first images of Rama prove?

2. What is the main tenet of the Fifth Church of Christ?

3. Who goes with the Commander on the first EVA?

4. How long is the radio time lag between the Endeavour and Earth?

5. What does Dr. Bose long for?

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