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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The reference to the five giants is referring to what group of five?
(a) The five giant asteroids that orbit the Sun.
(b) The five most famous astronomers in history: Brahe, Galilei, Kepler, Copernicus, and Ptolemy.
(c) The five biggest moons of Jupiter.
(d) Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Eunomia, and Vesta.

2. Most asteroids tracked by Spaceguard are described as having this sort of orbit.
(a) Orbits that keep asteroids within the confines of the asteroid belt.
(b) Orbits that posed a possible danger to Earth.
(c) Orbits that lay beyond Mars.
(d) Orbits dissimilar to Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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

4. What is the origin of the name of object 31/149?
(a) Greek mythology.
(b) Roman mythology.
(c) Norse mythology.
(d) Hindu mythology.

5. 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) The people of Earth became united and determined.
(c) A great war broke out that caused losses of more than a trillion dollars.
(d) Skills long forgotten were revived and taught in colleges and universities.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How expensive is time on a big orbiting telescope?

3. Who is the first Character introduced in Chapter 2?

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

5. What is the name of the author whose book inspired Dr. Stenton to become an astronomer?

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