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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39, The Captain's Table | Chapter 40, Monsters from Earth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time was dinner on the Universe?
(a) 1800.
(b) 1700.
(c) 2200.
(d) 2000.

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

3. Who was the Science Officer aboard the Tsien?
(a) Dr. Robert Chang.
(b) Sir Lawrence.
(c) Dr. Heywood Floyd.
(d) Dr. Oleg Brown.

4. What was the hazardous cargo on the chartered mission?
(a) Jet fuel.
(b) Explosives.
(c) Rat droppings.
(d) Unstable elements.

5. What happened when the doctor put out the body through the refuse door?
(a) A water monster snatched it up.
(b) It floated.
(c) It vaporized.
(d) It sank.

Short Answer Questions

1. With the loss of the Europa VI, who did van der Berg turn to for help in observing Europa out of the bright light of Lucifer?

2. Who was the only person who knew if the Galaxy has enough propellant to make stable orbit?

3. How did the Galaxy secure itself to the beach?

4. Who was the Second Officer's famous grandfather?

5. How long did it take for the penetrometer to reach Europa?

(see the answer key)

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