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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. What warning was sent back from the spaceship Discovery?
(a) Attempt no landing on Europa.
(b) Attempt no landing on Saturn.
(c) Attempt no landing on Earth.
(d) Attempt no landing on Mars.

2. Only on what two planets are there Earth-like temperature regions?
(a) Ganymede and Europa.
(b) Saturn and Europa.
(c) Neptune and Jupitor.
(d) Venus and Pluto.

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

4. Dr Floyd's return to Earth after his bone-breaking accident and following stay at the Space Hospital resulted in what?
(a) He developed bone necrosis in his broken bones and had to be sent back to space.
(b) He developed pneumonia and had to have antibiotics.
(c) He developed a taste for fried chicken.
(d) He developed a a need for supplemental Oxygen.

5. With what did Rolf van der Berg believe Mount Zeus was covered?
(a) Quartz.
(b) Ice.
(c) Glitter.
(d) Diamond.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what did Maggie M'Bala complain?

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

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

4. If night and day are local customs, what is universal?

5. Rosie made great what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Europa's appearance.

3. While awaiting rendezvous with the comet, Mihailovich sees something, what is it?

4. Where did Dr Floyd fantasize about visiting?

5. When Captain Laplace realizes they are turning in space, what does he do?

6. Second Officer Chang on his night watch had what conversation with the steward?

7. How is Rolf van der Berg described when he is first introduced?

8. What are some of the things that Dr. Floyd marvels about on the Universe?

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

10. Where did the Galaxy finally land?

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