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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does the Commander think about the amount of responsibility he must shoulder on this mission?
(a) He is glad that some of the decisions are made by those on Earth, but also envies navigators of the past.
(b) He wishes he had less decision-making authority.
(c) He enjoys having the lion's share of decision-making authority.
(d) He is uncertain that it is smart to put all decision-making authority in the hands of one commander.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many members of the United Planets are there?

2. What is the origin of the name of object 31/149?

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

4. Who is Captain James Cook?

5. Rama is compared to what ordinary object?

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