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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, Norton notices something remarkable as he is exploring. What is it?
(a) Ramans must have been physical-fitness fanatics.
(b) Normal walking is possible in the lowered gravity.
(c) There are no signs of wear and tear.
(d) He could take Rama for granted despite its size.

2. What is a light curve?
(a) The extent to which an asteroid waxes over a period of hours.
(b) A slow variation in the brilliance of all asteroids.
(c) The extent to which an asteroid wanes over a period of hours.
(d) The degree to which an asteroid's orbit bends.

3. In Chapter 15, how does Dr. Ernst get to the surface of the Cylindrical Sea?
(a) Dr. Ernst is lowered by rope.
(b) Dr. Ernst uses a stairwway.
(c) Dr. Ernst repels down the cliff.
(d) Dr. Ernst slides frictionlessly down the cliff.

4. What are the Calypso, Beagle, and Challenger waiting for?
(a) Extra propellant.
(b) Refueling.
(c) Orders to rendezvous with the Endeavour.
(d) A possible distress signal from the Endeavour.

5. What cities narrowly miss being destroyed in the 20th century?
(a) Padua and Verona.
(b) New York and London.
(c) Moscow and Vladivostok.
(d) Venice and Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 9, Rama's orbit is heading directly to where?

2. What loss is so great that it was beyond all computation?

3. In Chapter 10, how do the explorers descend the ladder?

4. What is the main tenet of the Fifth Church of Christ?

5. What do the explorers hear as they reach the fourth level?

(see the answer key)

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