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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How expensive is time on a big orbiting telescope?
(a) Ten thousand dollars an hour.
(b) Ten thousand dollars per quarter hour.
(c) A thousand dollars an hour.
(d) A thousand dollars a minute.

2. According to Chapter 1, what happens after the initial shock wore off in 2077?
(a) A great war broke out that caused losses of more than a trillion dollars.
(b) The people of Earth became united and determined.
(c) The wealth of the world was squandered as many countries attempted to destroy weapons launched at their citizens.
(d) Skills long forgotten were revived and taught in colleges and universities.

3. Where is Commander Norton's crew while Rodrigo is disarming the bomb?
(a) Inside Rama.
(b) Watching Rodrigo on closed circuit TV.
(c) In the brig.
(d) Evacuating Rama.

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

5. When the Commander enters Rama, what does he see in the light of the flare?
(a) A small space station-like structure.
(b) The landscape of an entire world.
(c) A miniature sun, moon and stars painted on the ceiling.
(d) A circular sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the object 31/149, what do the numbers represent?

2. What is the object that is first cataloged as 31/439?

3. What scenery does Jimmy encounter as he walks?

4. How long does it take the disturbance in Chapter 17 to subside?

5. Who seems to be the most concerned that Rama's secret mission is to dominate the solar system?

(see the answer key)

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