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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 a sticky-bomb?
(a) A microphone that sticks to Jimmy's uniform.
(b) A small bomb that sticks to its target.
(c) A sphere the size of a baseball that plays out a thread.
(d) Freeze-dried food.

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

3. What is the origin of the name of object 31/149?
(a) Norse mythology.
(b) Greek mythology.
(c) Hindu mythology.
(d) Roman mythology.

4. Why had Commander Norton once fallen in love with a Hermian woman, but did not marry her?
(a) Hermians disapproved of marriage with anyone from outside the orbit of Venus.
(b) Commander Norton is only allowed two wives at a time.
(c) People from Earth do not have automatic citizenship on Mercury.
(d) The girl broke Commander Norton's heart.

5. Who seems to be the most concerned that Rama's secret mission is to dominate the solar system?
(a) The Chairman of the Rama Committee
(b) The Ambassador from Mars
(c) The Exobiologist.
(d) The Ambassador from Earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Twice a day the explorers must perform an action. What is it?

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

3. What does the Commander and his companion use to move around on Rama after landing?

4. At first, Rama is believed to be what?

5. According to Chapter 36, who is on watch, sometimes for twelve hours at a time and, therefore, knows more about the geography of Rama than anyone?

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