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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the radio time lag between the Endeavour and Earth?
(a) Ten minutes, and increasing.
(b) Ten minutes, and decreasing.
(c) Ten hours, and decreasing.
(d) Ten hours, and increasing.

2. What is the expected effect of an matter-antimatter reaction?
(a) The permanent creation of a second sun.
(b) The total annihilation of the solar system.
(c) A reaction as gentle as a snowflake.
(d) The biggest bang since the solar system was formed.

3. How does Commander Norton feel about landing on Rama?
(a) A healthy dose of caution.
(b) A mixture of elation and anxiety.
(c) A sense of danger and surprise.
(d) Filled with trepedation.

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

5. How does one astronomer refer to asteroids?
(a) Fireworks of the heavens.
(b) Vermin of the skies.
(c) Pests of gigantic proportion.
(d) Arrows of outrageously bad fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. What words does the author use to portray the vast majority of asteroids?

2. How many wives does Commander Norton have?

3. Which way do "clocks and corkscrews" turn on Rama?

4. According to Chapter 6, how far is the distance between Earth and Mars?

5. The reference to the five giants is referring to what group of five?

(see the answer key)

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