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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 creatures start disassembling the broken monster in the Cylindrical Sea?
(a) Lobster-like creatures.
(b) Coral-like creatures.
(c) Crab-like creatures.
(d) Starfish-like creatures.

2. How long is the radio time lag between the Endeavour and Earth?
(a) Ten minutes, and increasing.
(b) Ten hours, and increasing.
(c) Ten hours, and decreasing.
(d) Ten minutes, and decreasing.

3. Who are the first three explorers on Rama?
(a) Mercer, Calvert, and Myron.
(b) Norton, Mercer, and Myron.
(c) Mercer, Myron, and Price.
(d) Norton, Calvert, and Price.

4. What does Jimmy grab off of the back of the crab-like creature?
(a) A map.
(b) Food and drink.
(c) A communicator.
(d) A backpack.

5. What is the initial reaction of the human race to Rama?
(a) Dismay.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Rama Committee members want to find evidence, or lack thereof, on Rama?

2. What is a light curve?

3. How many wives does Commander Norton have?

4. Most asteroids tracked by Spaceguard are described as having this sort of orbit.

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

(see the answer key)

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