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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) Boris Rodrigo.
(c) James Pak.
(d) Joe Calvert.

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

3. In Chapter 10, how do the explorers descend the ladder?
(a) The explorers bounce down the ladder three rungs at a time.
(b) The explorers slide along the handrail to descend.
(c) The explorers ascended the ladder, they did not descend.
(d) The explorers did not use the ladder.

4. 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) Gravity would interfere less if the Endeavour lands off-center.
(c) It is the cautious way to land on an unknown location.
(d) The Endeavour has a side exit ramp.

5. How big is the mass of Rama?
(a) At least ten trillion tons.
(b) At least a million tons.
(c) At least a billion tons.
(d) At least a trillion tons.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the object that is first cataloged as 31/439?

3. How does Commander Norton feel about landing on Rama?

4. What is the name of the author whose book inspired Dr. Stenton to become an astronomer?

5. During the initial exploration of Rama, what is the temperature like?

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