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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. SPACEGUARD is keeping track of how many asteroids at once?
(a) Two hundred fifty thousand.
(b) One hundred thousand.
(c) Half a million.
(d) Fifty thousand.

2. According to Chapter 11, with whom does the Commander have a brief romantic encounter?
(a) The Surgeon Commander.
(b) The Archeologist.
(c) The Ambassador.
(d) The Exobiolotist.

3. What is the initial reaction of the human race to Rama?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Dismay.
(d) Fear.

4. How many members of the United Planets are there?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Six.
(c) Ten.
(d) Nine.

5. What possibility causes Dr. Petera to suggest that Rama be evacuated early?
(a) Hurricanes.
(b) Excessive heat.
(c) The discovery of a new asteroid.
(d) The detrimental effect of total darkness on humans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ships can catch up with Rama before it leaves the solar system?

2. What is used for a far nobler purpose at the end of Chapter 1?

3. Why is a cloud of vapor sent toward Rama?

4. In Chapter 10, how do the explorers descend the ladder?

5. In Chapter 15, how does Dr. Ernst get to the surface of the Cylindrical Sea?

(see the answer key)

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