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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is strange about the large crab-like creature that JImmy sees after he crashes?
(a) The creature does not notice him.
(b) The creature moves very quickly.
(c) The creature is brightly colored.
(d) The creature looks like it could be a hallucination.

2. What loss is so great that it was beyond all computation?
(a) The loss of resources and skills acquired during the twentieth century.
(b) The loss to art, to history, to science--and to the whole human race, for the rest of time.
(c) The loss of six hundred thousand people.
(d) The loss of beautiful dawns and sunsets all over the world.

3. According to Chapter 25, under what conditions does Dragonfly handle the best?
(a) No wind.
(b) Cold temperatures.
(c) Lower altitudes.
(d) Higher altitudes.

4. Mercer suggests that New York is intended to make what?
(a) Ramans.
(b) Promordial soup.
(c) Raw materials.
(d) A breathable atmosphere.

5. Who asks the Commander to send a priority message to the earth?
(a) Dr. Taylor.
(b) Dr. Petera.
(c) Boris Rodrigo.
(d) Laura Ernst.

Short Answer Questions

1. What catches Jimmy's eye amongst the trellis of wires and rods?

2. What protects the explorers from falling off of the ladder when the lights go on?

3. Who is in charge of the Endeavour while Norton receives the Triple-A message?

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

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

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