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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is certified to navigate the Cylindrical Sea?
(a) Boris.
(b) Boris and Jimmy.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Ruby and Boris.

2. What words does the author use to portray the vast majority of asteroids?
(a) "... were just under forty kilometers in diameter."
(b) "...were simply massive rocks the size of a small car."
(c) "...were almost always under 500 kilos and small enough to fit in a backyard swimming pool."
(d) "... were merely oversize boulders that would fit into a small park."

3. Twice a day the explorers must perform an action. What is it?
(a) Maintain radio silence while transmissions are relayed to Earth.
(b) Exercise at three-quarters of a gee for ten minutes.
(c) Chew a high calorie snack.
(d) Take a nap.

4. Where on Rama does the Endeavour land?
(a) At the very center.
(b) In the shadows of the structures near the axis.
(c) Near the sundial in the sunlit portion.
(d) At the North Pole.

5. What is the initial reaction of the human race to Rama?
(a) Dismay.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Fear.
(d) Curiosity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about object 31/439?

2. According to Chapter 9, Rama's orbit is heading directly to where?

3. What do the Rama Committee members want to find evidence, or lack thereof, on Rama?

4. How old is Dr. Bose?

5. What is constructed from six empty storage drums held together by a light metal framework?

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