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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Dr. Bose "exiled" from the Earth?
(a) Earth is uninhabitable.
(b) He is too sentimental to leave his adopted home.
(c) He cannot face reconditioning.
(d) He has a contagious virus.

2. How tall does Norton think Ramans are?
(a) Much shorter than humans.
(b) Much taller than humans.
(c) The same height as humans.
(d) It is impossible to know for sure.

3. What catches Jimmy's eye amongst the trellis of wires and rods?
(a) A speck of color.
(b) A sheath of feathers.
(c) A snake.
(d) A butterfly.

4. According to Chapter 35, how many times in the past has the Commander received a Triple-A priority message?
(a) Three times in his career.
(b) Never before.
(c) About once a year.
(d) Once earlier the same year.

5. In Chapter 39, Commander Norton draws a parallel to one of Shakespeare's plays. Which play is mentioned?
(a) Henry VIII.
(b) Romeo and Juliet.
(c) MacBeth.
(d) Hamlet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes up with the idea to disable the Hermian bomb intended for Rama?

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

3. What does the Commander decide to do about the priority message to earth?

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

5. What surprises Commander Norton as he approached Rama for the rendezvous?

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