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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most asteroids tracked by Spaceguard are described as having this sort of orbit.
(a) Orbits that keep asteroids within the confines of the asteroid belt.
(b) Orbits that posed a possible danger to Earth.
(c) Orbits that lay beyond Mars.
(d) Orbits dissimilar to Earth's orbit around the Sun.

2. In Chapter 16, what is the Commander ignoring because it seems insignificant?
(a) Temperature change.
(b) Darkness.
(c) Noise.
(d) Wind.

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

4. What are the Calypso, Beagle, and Challenger waiting for?
(a) Extra propellant.
(b) Orders to rendezvous with the Endeavour.
(c) Refueling.
(d) A possible distress signal from the Endeavour.

5. What type of force does the Commander account for upon landing the Endeavour?
(a) Gravitational force.
(b) Centrifugal force.
(c) Frictional force.
(d) Contact force.

Short Answer Questions

1. SPACEGUARD is keeping track of how many asteroids at once?

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

3. What cities narrowly miss being destroyed in the 20th century?

4. Who are the first three explorers on Rama?

5. The reference to the five giants is referring to what group of five?

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