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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the expected effect of an matter-antimatter reaction?
(a) The total annihilation of the solar system.
(b) The biggest bang since the solar system was formed.
(c) A reaction as gentle as a snowflake.
(d) The permanent creation of a second sun.

3. What are the only items the explorers must bring to Rama?
(a) Air tanks, water, and thermosuits.
(b) Food, water, and thermosuits.
(c) Food, water, and airsuits.
(d) Water, food, and rebreathers.

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

5. During the initial exploration of Rama, what is the temperature like?
(a) The temperature is just below freezing.
(b) The temperature is the same as on the Moon.
(c) The temperature is close to Earth's median temperature.
(d) The temperature fluctuates wildly.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the object 31/149, what do the numbers represent?

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

3. When the pillbox-shaped structure starts to move, it looks like what object?

4. What does Joe Calvert assume about the builders of Rama?

5. How many asteroids are being discovered by PROJECT SPACEGUARD by the year 2130?

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