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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 does the Commander choose to land the Endeavour off-center?
(a) It was smart not to block the "front door" with the Endeavour.
(b) It is the cautious way to land on an unknown location.
(c) The Endeavour has a side exit ramp.
(d) Gravity would interfere less if the Endeavour lands off-center.

2. Who are the first three explorers on Rama?
(a) Mercer, Calvert, and Myron.
(b) Norton, Mercer, and Myron.
(c) Mercer, Myron, and Price.
(d) Norton, Calvert, and Price.

3. What possibility causes Dr. Petera to suggest that Rama be evacuated early?
(a) Hurricanes.
(b) The discovery of a new asteroid.
(c) Excessive heat.
(d) The detrimental effect of total darkness on humans.

4. Which way do "clocks and corkscrews" turn on Rama?
(a) The same direction as on Earth.
(b) Forwards.
(c) In and out.
(d) The opposite direction as on Earth.

5. What event do the inhabitants of Earth see as inevitable?
(a) The overpopulation of Earth.
(b) The destruction of the city of Venice by a tsunami, caused by the eruption of Krakatoa.
(c) Continued cosmic bombardment of the Moon, causing additional scarring of the "face."
(d) Catastrophic destruction caused by a meteorite from space landing in an inhabited city.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What loss is so great that it was beyond all computation?

3. Why is Baked Alaska mentioned in Chapter 14?

4. Who is the first Character introduced in Chapter 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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