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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Rama Committee members want to find evidence, or lack thereof, on Rama?
(a) Propulsion.
(b) Natural resources.
(c) Life.
(d) Intelligence.

2. Who does the Commander depend on to land the Endeavour?
(a) James Pak.
(b) Boris Rodrigo.
(c) Joe Calvert.
(d) Bill Norton.

3. How many members of the United Planets are there?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) Nine.
(d) Twelve.

4. Which way do "clocks and corkscrews" turn on Rama?
(a) The same direction as on Earth.
(b) Forwards.
(c) The opposite direction as on Earth.
(d) In and out.

5. Mercer suggests that New York is intended to make what?
(a) Promordial soup.
(b) A breathable atmosphere.
(c) Ramans.
(d) Raw materials.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Commander and his companion use to move around on Rama after landing?

2. How long does the Commander wait before exploring Rama?

3. Who wants to examine the spider-like creature?

4. What does Jimmy do immediately before he jumps off of the 500-meter cliff to be rescued?

5. What surprises Commander Norton as he approached Rama for the rendezvous?

(see the answer key)

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