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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which "city" on Rama is assumed to be more like an enormous factory or chemical processing plant?
(a) Paris.
(b) New York.
(c) Peking.
(d) Tokyo.

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

3. What do the explorers hear as they reach the fourth level?
(a) Thunder.
(b) A waterfall.
(c) Waves.
(d) Ice cracking.

4. According to Chapter 1, what happens after the initial shock wore off in 2077?
(a) The wealth of the world was squandered as many countries attempted to destroy weapons launched at their citizens.
(b) A great war broke out that caused losses of more than a trillion dollars.
(c) Skills long forgotten were revived and taught in colleges and universities.
(d) The people of Earth became united and determined.

5. After how many years does PROJECT SPACEGUARD justify its existence?
(a) Thirty.
(b) One hundred and twenty.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Fifty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where on Rama does the Endeavour land?

2. How does the Commander describe his impressions of Rama after reaching the plain?

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

4. In Chapter 10, how do the explorers descend the ladder?

5. How long is the normal "day" for a normal asteroid versus one for Rama?

(see the answer key)

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