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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 131-133.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ekstrom say he is aware of about Pickering regarding NASA in Chapter 85?
(a) His drive.
(b) His disillusionment.
(c) His anger.
(d) His obsession.

2. Who does Rachel call after getting to Michael's research center?
(a) Pickering.
(b) The president.
(c) Her father.
(d) Michael.

3. Who does Marjorie call just before the president's press conference?
(a) Lawrence Ekstrom.
(b) William Pickering.
(c) Sedgwick Sexton.
(d) Michael Tolland.

4. Who first sees that Rachel has been shot on the Goya?
(a) Michael.
(b) The president.
(c) Her father.
(d) Corky.

5. What does Gabrielle's friend say she is most concerned about regarding Gabrielle's decision to come forward with her affair with Senator Sexton?
(a) Herself.
(b) Gabrielle's well-being.
(c) The presidential race.
(d) The Senator.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael take from the sled to save him, Rachel and Corky?

2. What is the name of the act that Marjorie tells Gabrielle that would allow private companies to explore space?

3. What does Ming try to get that causes him to fall in the water?

4. How many civilian scientists had President Herney enlisted to ensure NASA's discovery was accurate?

5. What does Rachel ask the helicopter pilot to turn on when first arriving at the Goya?

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