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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The reconnaissance mission will travel close to what planet?
(a) Europa.
(b) Mars.
(c) Venus.
(d) Jupiter.

2. What did the article refer to in its title?
(a) The Carr's song "In Space."
(b) The Beatle's song "Yellow Submarine."
(c) The Beatle's song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds."
(d) The War of 1812.

3. With full thrust carrying the ship to the orbit of Europa, why was moving around in the ship hard?
(a) Gravity returned.
(b) It was the middle of the night.
(c) The ride was rocky.
(d) Gravity disappered.

4. How old is Dr.Heywood Floyd?
(a) 65 years old.
(b) 70 years old.
(c) 103 years old.
(d) 56 years old.

5. Who was the captain of the Universe?
(a) Captain Starr.
(b) Captain Smith.
(c) Captain Cook.
(d) Captain Beasley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Uncle Paul searched for evidence and found it in what publication?

2. Why are cave-ins impossible on the comet's surface?

3. Who emerged from the bridge after the gunshot?

4. With the loss of the Europa VI, who did van der Berg turn to for help in observing Europa out of the bright light of Lucifer?

5. What was William Tsung's title?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Van der Berg contact Dr.Paul Kreuger and why?

2. What was the last message from the Discovery?

3. Where did the Galaxy finally land?

4. What are the layers that Dr. Chant observes as he is spelunking through Haley's comet?

5. Van der Berg contacts an astrophysicist by the name of Dr Wilkins for what purpose?

6. What are some of the things that Dr. Floyd marvels about on the Universe?

7. Describe Sir Lawrence Tsung's fleet of spaceships.

8. Where do the team of scientists on the Galaxy launch the second penetrometer?

9. Describe the South African Revolution and the effect that it has?

10. Second Officer Chang on his night watch had what conversation with the steward?

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