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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 45, Mission | Chapter 46, Shuttle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the gravity on Haley's Comet?
(a) About a tenth of Earth's.
(b) Twice that of the Moon's.
(c) About a hundredth's of Earth's.
(d) About a thousandth of Earth's.

2. Who was the only person who knew if the Galaxy has enough propellant to make stable orbit?
(a) Floyd.
(b) Rosie.
(c) Chang.
(d) Captain Laplace.

3. In order to go to the comet's surface what did Victor Willis have to do ?
(a) Shave off his beard.
(b) Cut his hair.
(c) Put in earplugs.
(d) Comb his hair.

4. What did Floyd, Van der Berg, and Chang request of Captain Laplace?
(a) To go out to sea.
(b) To go home.
(c) To go exploring the sea caves.
(d) To go to Mount Zeus.

5. Where did the captain ask the passengers of the Universe stay during rendezvous and touchdown?
(a) Secured in their passenger pods.
(b) Strapped in the observation lounge.
(c) Strapped in their beds.
(d) Secured in the dining hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who fainted after the bridge doors opened?

2. What is the nickname of the shuttle?

3. What did Chang want to do on the mission?

4. What changed Mr.Chang's mind about attempting to send the ship back out to space?

5. Mr. Chang attempted to land on what at first?

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