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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what streams from the newly-opened pillbox "like dazzling diamonds as the brilliant sunlight caught them"?
(a) Water vapor droplets.
(b) Dust particles.
(c) Anti-matter particles.
(d) Oxygen molecules.

2. When explorers return after 48 hours, what surprise awaits on Rama?
(a) A warmer atmosphere and breathable air.
(b) Tropical winds and humidity.
(c) Fog.
(d) The intensity of the artificial light.

3. When exploring the first city, to simplify the task, only what percentage is to be examined?
(a) One-ninth.
(b) One-third.
(c) One-eigth.
(d) One-half.

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

5. According to Chapter 6, how far is the distance between Earth and Mars?
(a) Three hundred million kilometers.
(b) Five hours by shuttle.
(c) The same distance as the Sun is from the Earth.
(d) One hundred million kilometers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is thrown down the face of the cliff after midnight by Pieter Rousseau?

2. How many members of the United Planets are there?

3. According to Chapter 37, Mercury sends a missile to Rama, which stops fifty kilometers from Rama to do what?

4. What is Commander Norton doing when his executive officer notifis him of a Triple-A priority message awaiting him?

5. What protects the explorers from falling off of the ladder when the lights go on?

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