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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and Orbits -1 through 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many orbits does the station make of the earth in a day?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

2. On what constellation does Anton fix his consideration?
(a) Pegasus.
(b) Pictor.
(c) Ophiuchis.
(d) Vulpecula.

3. At the beginning of the novel, how many days has Roman been in space on his current mission?
(a) 4,320.
(b) 434.
(c) 88.
(d) 540.

4. To which of the following is space compared?
(a) Pard.
(b) Pallas cat.
(c) Panther.
(d) Puma.

5. What do the station crew note eating in space?
(a) Chicken cassoulet.
(b) Beef pot pie.
(c) Pörkölt.
(d) Seafood gumbo.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month is the novel set?

2. What is smeared on scissors on the station?

3. Over what body of water does the station pass?

4. What do the station crew note eating in space?

5. Whom does the novel credit with designing the map at its beginning?

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