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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the only items the explorers must bring to Rama?
(a) Air tanks, water, and thermosuits.
(b) Water, food, and rebreathers.
(c) Food, water, and airsuits.
(d) Food, water, and thermosuits.

2. In Chapter 12, Norton notices something remarkable as he is exploring. What is it?
(a) There are no signs of wear and tear.
(b) Normal walking is possible in the lowered gravity.
(c) He could take Rama for granted despite its size.
(d) Ramans must have been physical-fitness fanatics.

3. When did the inhabitants of Europe see a dazzling fireball appear in the eastern sky?
(a) September 11.
(b) April 19.
(c) February 12.
(d) August 6.

4. Who are the first three explorers on Rama?
(a) Norton, Calvert, and Price.
(b) Mercer, Calvert, and Myron.
(c) Norton, Mercer, and Myron.
(d) Mercer, Myron, and Price.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Camp Alpha?

2. How does the Commander describe his impressions of Rama after reaching the plain?

3. The reference to the five giants is referring to what group of five?

4. How does one astronomer refer to asteroids?

5. Who is Captain James Cook?

(see the answer key)

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