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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 49, Shrine | Chapter 50, Open City.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the advantage the Earth's explorers had over the Galaxy crew?
(a) They were not locked in a spaceship.
(b) They could breathe the air.
(c) They were not on a hostile planet.
(d) They had not been hijacked.

2. How fast was the Universe traveling?
(a) Twice as fast as any human being since the beginning of time.
(b) Not as fast as the voyage to the comet.
(c) Half as fast as any human being since the beginning of time.
(d) Slower than the ship that went to Europa.

3. As Dr. Chant left the cavern, why was he asked to return to ship?
(a) Running out of oxygen.
(b) A time constraint.
(c) An emergency.
(d) A small nick in his spacesuit.

4. In space travel, what fueled the spaceships?
(a) Gasoline.
(b) Jetfuel.
(c) Water.
(d) Corn.

5. For what was Shaka named?
(a) A South African Queen.
(b) A Zulu tyrant.
(c) An Australian legend.
(d) A Zulu priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Van der Berg think responsible for the hijacking?

2. The meal would begin with what if the drive was on?

3. By what is the value of diamonds controlled?

4. What time was dinner on the Universe?

5. Who kept his stateroom tidy?

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