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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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) Floyd.
(c) Rosie.
(d) Chang.

2. Who was the captain of the Universe?
(a) Captain Beasley.
(b) Captain Cook.
(c) Captain Smith.
(d) Captain Starr.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long did the penetrometer work when launched into Io?

3. What did Van der Berg accuse Mr.Floyd of being?

4. With whom did Dr. Floyd make his first outing on the comet?

5. Who took William Tsung's title upon birth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the Universe's tour cut short and called back to Earth?

2. What happened at Sunrise on Europa to convince Van der Berg of possible worth to the planet?

3. Where did the Galaxy team of scientists launch their first penetometer?

4. Second Officer Chris Floyd seeks out whom in this chapter to discuss the events?

5. What was the last message from the Discovery?

6. How does Van der Berg contact Dr.Paul Kreuger and why?

7. Why was William Tsung called the most expensive baby in the world when he was born?

8. Describe Europa's appearance.

9. Describe the South African Revolution and the effect that it has?

10. What preparations does Dr. Floyd make before joining the journey to Haley's Comet?

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