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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 ships can catch up with Rama before it leaves the solar system?
(a) Only the Endeavour.
(b) The Calypso, Beagle, and Challenger.
(c) The Calypso, Beagle, and Endeavour.
(d) Only the Challenger.

2. What does the Commander and his companion use to move around on Rama after landing?
(a) A shuttle.
(b) Jets and guide ropes.
(c) Space suits with power packs.
(d) Propellent.

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

4. Why is a cloud of vapor sent toward Rama?
(a) To see if it will interact with Rama and produce "fireworks."
(b) To see if Rama has enough gravity to hold an atmosphere.
(c) As a method to measure the temperature on the surface of Rama.
(d) To see if it will be sucked into the interior of Rama.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On the ascent back to the Endeavour, who is the last to leave the plain on Rama?

2. What is the expected effect of an matter-antimatter reaction?

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

4. How big is the mass of Rama?

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

(see the answer key)

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