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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is speculation that New York gets its raw materials from where?
(a) The atmosphere.
(b) The sea.
(c) The strong light source.
(d) From within the sealed buildings.

2. What is the expected effect of an matter-antimatter reaction?
(a) The total annihilation of the solar system.
(b) The permanent creation of a second sun.
(c) A reaction as gentle as a snowflake.
(d) The biggest bang since the solar system was formed.

3. What are the Calypso, Beagle, and Challenger waiting for?
(a) A possible distress signal from the Endeavour.
(b) Refueling.
(c) Orders to rendezvous with the Endeavour.
(d) Extra propellant.

4. Who asks the Commander to send a priority message to the earth?
(a) Laura Ernst.
(b) Boris Rodrigo.
(c) Dr. Taylor.
(d) Dr. Petera.

5. How long does it take the disturbance in Chapter 17 to subside?
(a) Two hours.
(b) One hour.
(c) Half an hour.
(d) Fifteen minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what streams from the newly-opened pillbox "like dazzling diamonds as the brilliant sunlight caught them"?

2. How does Commander Norton feel about landing on Rama?

3. What location on Rama is known not to be infested with spider-like creatures?

4. Norton compares New York to what on Earth?

5. What does the Commander decide to do about the priority message to earth?

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