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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 17, what makes the sound that wakes the whole camp?
2. What location on Rama is known not to be infested with spider-like creatures?
3. In Chapter 28, who is Jimmy being compared to?
4. What is the nickname of the big spike that Jimmy explores?
5. According to Chapter 24, what is smuggled on board the Endeavour?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the flower that Jimmy Pak finds on Rama.
2. Explain the supposed similarities between a termite colony and Rama.
3. Why does the exobiologist, Dr. Perera, feel mortified at the beginning of Chapter 19?
4. Why is it the case that some planets in the solar system are not represented in the United Planets?
5. How is it possible that the spider-like creature sneaks up on Norton, Rodrigo, Calvert, and Ernst while they are watching the evening news telecast?
6. Who is the only member of the crew that seems comfortable with the sights now illuminated on Rama?
7. Why is Chapter 27 entitled, "Electric Wind"?
8. Why are Hermians compared to Spartans?
9. Why is it necessary for the sailors on the Resolution to keep their heads above water if the boat capsizes?
10. Why is Chapter 17 entitled "Spring'?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Women appear to be a minority on the Endeavour. Only two women play substantive roles in the novel. Who are these two women and what are their accomplishments and/or shortcomings? Are they fully-formed characters or two-dimensional? Are they stereotypical or play against type? Compare and contrast them to two of the main characters who are male. Based on your analysis, what is the author saying about gender roles? Consider gender roles in the late twentieth century when the book was written as well as the author's apparent predictions for the future.
Essay Topic 2
Scientists often have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and may take reckless risks in order to make a scientific discovery or breakthrough. Quite a few members of the crew of the Endeavour and the Rama Committee are scientists. Pick two characters who are scientists and compare and contrast their attitude toward taking risks in the name of science.
Essay Topic 3
Captain Norton has two wives living on two worlds. These women never appear in the book but their existence provides an important contribution to the book. Why did the author include letters to the wives in this book and how do these letters and the existence of these women serve the writing of the book?
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