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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, Norton notices something remarkable as he is exploring. What is it?
(a) There are no signs of wear and tear.
(b) Ramans must have been physical-fitness fanatics.
(c) Normal walking is possible in the lowered gravity.
(d) He could take Rama for granted despite its size.

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

3. In Chapter 17, what makes the sound that wakes the whole camp?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) Ice sheets breaking up.
(c) Storm-force winds.
(d) Driving rain drumming on the metal structures.

4. In Chapter 11, what is identified as a psychological problem that may arise for the explorers?
(a) Darkness.
(b) The cold.
(c) The fluctuation of gravitational force.
(d) The path of Rama, which is very close to the Sun.

5. Who seems to be the most concerned that Rama's secret mission is to dominate the solar system?
(a) The Ambassador from Mars
(b) The Chairman of the Rama Committee
(c) The Exobiologist.
(d) The Ambassador from Earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the object that is first cataloged as 31/439?

2. What slides out of the wall of the pillbox-shaped structure?

3. In Chapter 3, who is the current chairman of the Space Advisory Council?

4. What is the initial reaction of the human race to Rama?

5. What is Sita?

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