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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the explorers hear as they reach the fourth level?
(a) Ice cracking.
(b) A waterfall.
(c) Thunder.
(d) Waves.

2. What is the name of the author whose book inspired Dr. Stenton to become an astronomer?
(a) Arthur C. Clarke.
(b) H.G. Wells.
(c) Jules Verne.
(d) Carl Sagan.

3. According to Chapter 9, Rama's orbit is heading directly to where?
(a) The outer planets of the solar system.
(b) The Milky Way.
(c) The solar system, and much to close to the sun.
(d) The galaxy of Andromeda.

4. How many wives does Commander Norton have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) One.

5. What scenery does Jimmy encounter as he walks?
(a) A field that looks like a gigantic game of checkers.
(b) Many giant squares containing materials of differing textures.
(c) A completely flat surface with no scenery.
(d) A path covered with woven wire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What possibility causes Dr. Petera to suggest that Rama be evacuated early?

2. What is Camp Alpha?

3. What is more disconcerting to Norton while in New York as compared to the plains of Rama?

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

5. Dr. Ernst cautioned Jimmy Pak to avoid something while on the trip with Dragonfly. What?

(see the answer key)

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