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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, von Däniken states as an established fact that the original version of the Epic of Gilgamesh stems from whom?
(a) The Aztecs.
(b) The Egyptians.
(c) The Incas.
(d) The Sumerians.

2. In the mountainous region of Kohistan in Asia, a cave drawing reproduces the exact position of the stars as they were how many years ago?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 15,000.
(c) 20,000.
(d) 10,000.

3. In Chapter 2, von Däniken writes that if the hypothetical spaceship consists solely of its payload after a journey of how long, the supplies will have been used up?
(a) 90 light years.
(b) 124 light years.
(c) 200 light years.
(d) 80 light years.

4. What Russian professor considers it possible that the terrace north of Damascus may have been an airfield?
(a) Professor Anderson.
(b) Professor Bryg.
(c) Professor Brahm.
(d) Professor Agrest.

5. What prophet speaks of being among the captives by the river of Chebar in Chapter 4?
(a) Nathaniel.
(b) Moses.
(c) Ezekiel.
(d) Noah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is quoted in Chapter 8 as saying, "The positive things about the skeptic is that he considers everything possible."

2. In Chapter 6, what Mayan legend tells of the gods being able to recognize everything?

3. Which person among the savages would likely be made "king" in the hypothetical space travel of Chapter 2?

4. Piri Reis is an admiral from where?

5. Where is the Great Idol?

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