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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Commander describe his impressions of Rama after reaching the plain?
(a) Voices echo loudly, so it is necessary to speak in a whisper.
(b) It is like being on a huge, darkened stage with a single spotlight.
(c) There is always some background noise.
(d) The plain is curved as far as the eye can see.

2. Why does the Commander choose to land the Endeavour off-center?
(a) The Endeavour has a side exit ramp.
(b) It is the cautious way to land on an unknown location.
(c) It was smart not to block the "front door" with the Endeavour.
(d) Gravity would interfere less if the Endeavour lands off-center.

3. What is Commander Norton doing when his executive officer notifis him of a Triple-A priority message awaiting him?
(a) Dreaming about Mars.
(b) Returning to shore on the Revolution.
(c) Helping Ernst dissect a spider-like creature.
(d) Exploring New York.

4. Where on Rama does the Endeavour land?
(a) At the North Pole.
(b) Near the sundial in the sunlit portion.
(c) In the shadows of the structures near the axis.
(d) At the very center.

5. What is Camp Alpha?
(a) A permanent camp on Rama.
(b) A temporary camp on Rama.
(c) The place on Rama thought to be perhaps a million years old.
(d) A temporary meeting place for the Rama Committee.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the initial exploration of Rama, what is the temperature like?

2. According to Chapter 25, under what conditions does Dragonfly handle the best?

3. How many members are there in the United Planets?

4. For the object 31/149, what do the numbers represent?

5. Who wants to examine the spider-like creature?

(see the answer key)

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