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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of rocket can reach a velocity close to the speed of light, according to von Däniken?
(a) Nitrogen.
(b) Radium.
(c) Hydrogen.
(d) Photon.

2. From what Biblical verse does von Däniken cite the "giants" he refers to in Chapter 4?
(a) Genesis 6:4.
(b) Genesis19:1-28.
(c) Genesis 1:3.
(d) Genesis 6:1.

3. How many days did the Mayans understand the terrestrial year to be?
(a) 365.2420.
(b) 365.212.
(c) 354.220.
(d) 365.55214.

4. In the Introduction, von Däniken asserts, "There is something _____ about our archeology!"
(a) Unnecessary.
(b) Stifling.
(c) Inconsistent.
(d) Staid.

5. The Great Idol is a block of red sandstone that weighs how many tons?
(a) 30.
(b) 100.
(c) 60.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. The ancient Indian epic which is more comprehensive than the Bible is over how many years old?

2. What prophet speaks of being among the captives by the river of Chebar in Chapter 4?

3. What is the exact calculation of the terrestrial calendar in days today?

4. The city of Tiahuanaco lies at a height of more than how many feet?

5. What friend, to whom von Däniken refers as his travel companion for many years, does he thank in the Introduction?

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