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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the color of the Cylindrical Sea different?
(a) Lack of oxygen in the water smothered the organic compounds in the water.
(b) A reflection from the buildings changes the color.
(c) The organic soup has evolved into life.
(d) The intensity of the artificial light changes the color.

2. When the Commander enters Rama, what does he see in the light of the flare?
(a) The landscape of an entire world.
(b) A small space station-like structure.
(c) A circular sea.
(d) A miniature sun, moon and stars painted on the ceiling.

3. What slides out of the wall of the pillbox-shaped structure?
(a) Crossed bars.
(b) A wheel.
(c) A tentacle.
(d) A claw.

4. Mercer suggests that New York is intended to make what?
(a) Raw materials.
(b) Promordial soup.
(c) Ramans.
(d) A breathable atmosphere.

5. Why is a cloud of vapor sent toward Rama?
(a) To see if it will interact with Rama and produce "fireworks."
(b) To see if it will be sucked into the interior of Rama.
(c) As a method to measure the temperature on the surface of Rama.
(d) To see if Rama has enough gravity to hold an atmosphere.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is more disconcerting to Norton while in New York as compared to the plains of Rama?

3. Where on Rama does the Endeavour land?

4. What do the scavenger biots break down overnight, much to the dismay of Ruby Barnes?

5. How many members are there in the United Planets?

(see the answer key)

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