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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 thrown down the face of the cliff after midnight by Pieter Rousseau?
(a) A scalpel to be used for dissection.
(b) A tube of toothpaste.
(c) A telescope.
(d) A small can labeled, "concentrated orange juice."

2. Why does the Commander choose to land the Endeavour off-center?
(a) It is the cautious way to land on an unknown location.
(b) It was smart not to block the "front door" with the Endeavour.
(c) The Endeavour has a side exit ramp.
(d) Gravity would interfere less if the Endeavour lands off-center.

3. What is the justification the Ambassador from Mercury gives for dispatching a high-energy nuclear device to Rama?
(a) Hermians have the most military training.
(b) A space treaty entitles Mercury to protect their solar space.
(c) A space treaty entitles Mercury to act unilaterally.
(d) Hermians are more intelligent and know best.

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

5. What protects the explorers from falling off of the ladder when the lights go on?
(a) Individual belt clips.
(b) Zero gravity.
(c) Sticky boots.
(d) Space suits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were there many photographs taken of New York?

2. What slides out of the wall of the pillbox-shaped structure?

3. According to the Ambassador from Mercury, what did everyone fail to consider about Rama?

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

5. What does Jimmy do while circling New York?

(see the answer key)

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