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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. Though van der Berg could see no one, who did Chris Floyd see there?
(a) Mr.Chang.
(b) William Tsung.
(c) Heywood Floyd.
(d) Sir Lawrence.

2. What did Mr.Jolson propose?
(a) To get more fuel from Old Faithful.
(b) To go to Earth for fuel.
(c) To eat more cake.
(d) To refuel on Mars.

3. How many days did it take for the cabin to begin to smell bad on the shuttle?
(a) Three days.
(b) One day.
(c) A week.
(d) Two days.

4. The Galaxy's crew was so busy rearranging things, about what did Captain Laplace not have to worry?
(a) The crew's milieu.
(b) The crew's need for exercise.
(c) The crew's morale.
(d) The crew's appetite.

5. Who is the only living man to have witnessed the birth of a new sun and solar system?
(a) Captain Laplace.
(b) Dr. Heywood Floyd.
(c) Victor Willis.
(d) Captain Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what did the interviewer liken the ship's voyage?

2. What happened when the doctor put out the body through the refuse door?

3. The meal would begin with what if the drive was on?

4. What is Dr. Heywood Floyd's new nickname?

5. What did those aboard the Galaxy name the island on which they landed?

Short Essay Questions

1. With what creatures in the sea did the Galaxy come in contact?

2. What does Floyd and Van der Berg discuss about Floyd's illusion?

3. As the Bill Tee flies over the monolith, describe what the occupants see?

4. What was the encouraging words from the Universe?

5. What was the order that Captain Laplace received from Head Office?

6. What lives on Europa close to the vents in the tropical region?

7. What message did Van der Berg send to Earth?

8. Describe the surface of the Mount Zeus .

9. Why was Captain Laplace not concerned with morale of the crew upon landing?

10. What time-honored tradition was upheld daily on the Universe at 1800 every evening?

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