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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Dr. Bose "exiled" from the Earth?
(a) He cannot face reconditioning.
(b) Earth is uninhabitable.
(c) He has a contagious virus.
(d) He is too sentimental to leave his adopted home.

2. Who does the Commander depend on to land the Endeavour?
(a) Boris Rodrigo.
(b) Bill Norton.
(c) James Pak.
(d) Joe Calvert.

3. When the pillbox-shaped structure starts to move, it looks like what object?
(a) A dumbell.
(b) A mountain.
(c) A clamshell.
(d) A hat box.

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

5. How many wives does Commander Norton have?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) None.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the initial reaction of the human race to Rama?

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

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

4. What event do the inhabitants of Earth see as inevitable?

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

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