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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Commander decide to do about the priority message to earth?
(a) Send a message to the Church.
(b) Prohibits the use of the priority message system for personal use.
(c) Send a message to the Committee asking permission to notify the church.
(d) Send a message to the Committee and copy the Church.

3. What loss is so great that it was beyond all computation?
(a) The loss of six hundred thousand people.
(b) The loss of resources and skills acquired during the twentieth century.
(c) The loss of beautiful dawns and sunsets all over the world.
(d) The loss to art, to history, to science--and to the whole human race, for the rest of time.

4. What possibility causes Dr. Petera to suggest that Rama be evacuated early?
(a) The detrimental effect of total darkness on humans.
(b) The discovery of a new asteroid.
(c) Hurricanes.
(d) Excessive heat.

5. How does Commander Norton feel about landing on Rama?
(a) A mixture of elation and anxiety.
(b) Filled with trepedation.
(c) A sense of danger and surprise.
(d) A healthy dose of caution.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the Commander, Straight Valley reminds him of what part of his past?

2. SPACEGUARD is keeping track of how many asteroids at once?

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

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

5. In Chapter 16, what is the Commander ignoring because it seems insignificant?

(see the answer key)

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