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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39, The Captain's Table | Chapter 40, Monsters from Earth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Van der Berg send his request for help to his uncle?
(a) By typing it into his cell phone.
(b) Via paper airplanes.
(c) Encrypted in a language few know anymore.
(d) Through space imaging.

2. Who was the navigational officer on the Universe?
(a) Anderson.
(b) Floyd.
(c) Smith.
(d) Second Officer Roy Jolson.

3. What color was Haley Comet's surface?
(a) Pink.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

4. What is the most important element in South Africa's economy?
(a) Gold.
(b) Ivory.
(c) Tar.
(d) Diamonds.

5. Who fainted after the bridge doors opened?
(a) Rosie .
(b) Floyd.
(c) Chang.
(d) Laplace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the captain of the Universe?

2. How long did it take for the penetrometer to reach Europa?

3. With what did Rolf van der Berg believe Mount Zeus was covered?

4. Who did Second Officer Chris Floyd seek out for help after the ship is hijacked?

5. What did Dr.Floyd suggest as a name for the water on Haley's comet?

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