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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who goes with the Commander on the first EVA?
(a) Karl Mercer.
(b) James Pak.
(c) Joe Calvert.
(d) Boris Rodrigo.

2. Where does Dr. Bose currently reside?
(a) On Earth.
(b) On the moon.
(c) On a space station.
(d) On Mars.

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

5. Who speaks fluent Simplish?
(a) Ernst.
(b) Myron.
(c) McAndrews.
(d) Mercer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the radio time lag between the Endeavour and Earth?

2. Why is Dr. Bose "exiled" from the Earth?

3. What is the first city to be visited by the Commander and the other explorers?

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

5. Why does the Commander choose to land the Endeavour off-center?

(see the answer key)

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