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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 cities narrowly miss being destroyed in the 20th century?
(a) Venice and Rome.
(b) New York and London.
(c) Moscow and Vladivostok.
(d) Padua and Verona.

2. When did the inhabitants of Europe see a dazzling fireball appear in the eastern sky?
(a) April 19.
(b) September 11.
(c) February 12.
(d) August 6.

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

4. What does the first images of Rama prove?
(a) Rama is not a natural object.
(b) Rama is too far away to see clearly.
(c) The color of Rama fluctuates from black to shades of gray to white.
(d) The body of Rama is geometrically imperfect.

5. What is the name of the author whose book inspired Dr. Stenton to become an astronomer?
(a) Carl Sagan.
(b) Arthur C. Clarke.
(c) H.G. Wells.
(d) Jules Verne.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many asteroids are being discovered by PROJECT SPACEGUARD by the year 2130?

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

4. Where does Dr. Bose currently reside?

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

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