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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does the Commander wait before exploring Rama?
(a) Eighteen hours.
(b) Twelve hours.
(c) Twenty-four hours.
(d) Thirty-six hours.

2. What is Straight Valley?
(a) A line dug into the sand near the Cylindrical Sea.
(b) A valley adjacent to the South Pole.
(c) A long groove or trench near Paris.
(d) A valley located next to the Rockies.

3. What is the initial reaction of the human race to Rama?
(a) Dismay.
(b) Fear.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Excitement.

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

5. What type of force does the Commander account for upon landing the Endeavour?
(a) Frictional force.
(b) Contact force.
(c) Centrifugal force.
(d) Gravitational force.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many asteroids are being discovered by PROJECT SPACEGUARD by the year 2130?

2. What event do the inhabitants of Earth see as inevitable?

3. When did the inhabitants of Europe see a dazzling fireball appear in the eastern sky?

4. After how many years does PROJECT SPACEGUARD justify its existence?

5. Who does the Commander depend on to land the Endeavour?

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