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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When did the inhabitants of Europe see a dazzling fireball appear in the eastern sky?
(a) August 6.
(b) September 11.
(c) April 19.
(d) February 12.

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

5. Why is Baked Alaska mentioned in Chapter 14?
(a) Because it is a favorite at U.P. banquets.
(b) Because Baked Alaska is the most complicated dessert the Simps can make.
(c) Because Rama is hot on the outside and cold on the inside, like a Baked Alaska dessert,
(d) Because it is a reminder of Earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the explorers hear as they reach the fourth level?

2. Where does Dr. Bose currently reside?

3. In Chapter 13, what does Joe Calvert do to entertain himself and the rest of the explorers?

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

5. Who is Captain James Cook?

(see the answer key)

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