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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. How long did the penetrometer work when launched into Io?
(a) Almost one hour.
(b) Almost ten seconds.
(c) Almost two seconds.
(d) Almost five seconds.

2. Uncle Paul searched for evidence and found it in what publication?
(a) 2011 issue of Better Homes and Gardens.
(b) 1982 issue of Space.
(c) 2009 issue of Vogue.
(d) 1981 issue of Nature.

3. Dr. Floyd spent the first forty-eight hours of his voyage doing what?
(a) Visiting with the other passengers.
(b) Marveling at the ship's speed.
(c) Thinking back about the history of aeronautics.
(d) Sleeping.

4. Who was the first man to land on Mercury?
(a) Clifford Greenberg.
(b) Edward Tsung.
(c) William Chang.
(d) Rolph van der Berg.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the decade of 2020-2030, while Dr Floyd was recuperating at the Space Hospital, what notable event happened on Earth?

2. By what is the value of diamonds controlled?

3. What did Captain Smith use up his baggage allowance to bring on board?

4. What company insured the chartered mission?

5. What time was dinner on the Universe?

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