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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the Calypso, Beagle, and Challenger waiting for?
(a) Refueling.
(b) Extra propellant.
(c) Orders to rendezvous with the Endeavour.
(d) A possible distress signal from the Endeavour.

2. How long does the Commander wait before exploring Rama?
(a) Twelve hours.
(b) Thirty-six hours.
(c) Eighteen hours.
(d) Twenty-four hours.

3. In Chapter 3, who is the current chairman of the Space Advisory Council?
(a) Professor Davidson.
(b) Commander Norton.
(c) Dr. Stenton.
(d) Dr. Price.

4. Who does the Commander depend on to land the Endeavour?
(a) Boris Rodrigo.
(b) Bill Norton.
(c) Joe Calvert.
(d) James Pak.

5. What slides out of the wall of the pillbox-shaped structure?
(a) A wheel.
(b) A claw.
(c) A tentacle.
(d) Crossed bars.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many wives does Commander Norton have?

2. What loss is so great that it was beyond all computation?

3. At first, Rama is believed to be what?

4. What event do the inhabitants of Earth see as inevitable?

5. How old is Dr. Bose?

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