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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For the object 31/149, what do the numbers represent?
(a) The year and order of its discovery.
(b) The angular parameters of an object's elliptical orbit.
(c) The year and order of its discovery.
(d) The brightness of an object based on the magnitude scale.

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

3. Why is a cloud of vapor sent toward Rama?
(a) As a method to measure the temperature on the surface of Rama.
(b) To see if Rama has enough gravity to hold an atmosphere.
(c) To see if it will interact with Rama and produce "fireworks."
(d) To see if it will be sucked into the interior of Rama.

4. What is Camp Alpha?
(a) The place on Rama thought to be perhaps a million years old.
(b) A permanent camp on Rama.
(c) A temporary camp on Rama.
(d) A temporary meeting place for the Rama Committee.

5. What does the Commander and his companion use to move around on Rama after landing?
(a) Space suits with power packs.
(b) Propellent.
(c) Jets and guide ropes.
(d) A shuttle.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 11, with whom does the Commander have a brief romantic encounter?

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

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

4. According to Chapter 1, what happens after the initial shock wore off in 2077?

5. In Chapter 13, what does Joe Calvert do to entertain himself and the rest of the explorers?

(see the answer key)

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