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

2. What process could remove the colloidal carbons and other compounds from the fuel?
(a) Condensation.
(b) Freezing.
(c) Evaporation.
(d) Distillation.

3. "History never repeats itself-but historical situations recur" is a quote by whom?
(a) Margaret M'Bala.
(b) William Tsung.
(c) Victor Willis.
(d) Dr. Heywood Floyd.

4. At the beginning of the rescue mission, the Universe could be seen by whom?
(a) Marsians.
(b) Human beings.
(c) Saturians.
(d) Europans.

5. Who were the two passengers to have worn a spacesuit before?
(a) Dr. Menhindrend and Dr.Oleg.
(b) George and Jerry.
(c) Dr. Floyd and Dr.Greenberg.
(d) Victor WIlis and Maggie M'Bala.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Captain Laplace allowed the scientists to do what?

3. Dr Floyd's return to Earth after his bone-breaking accident and following stay at the Space Hospital resulted in what?

4. Only on what two planets are there Earth-like temperature regions?

5. With what did Rolf van der Berg believe Mount Zeus was covered?

(see the answer key)

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