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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jimmy trying to land the Dragonfly in order to assure his survival?
(a) On land.
(b) Near the axis.
(c) In New York.
(d) Near the Resolution.

2. At first, Rama is believed to be what?
(a) A rotating black hole.
(b) A comet.
(c) An ergosphere.
(d) A collapsed star.

3. Most asteroids tracked by Spaceguard are described as having this sort of orbit.
(a) Orbits dissimilar to Earth's orbit around the Sun.
(b) Orbits that keep asteroids within the confines of the asteroid belt.
(c) Orbits that posed a possible danger to Earth.
(d) Orbits that lay beyond Mars.

4. Why does the statement, "Someone is walking over your grave," come to Jimmy's mind as he starts the return trip to the Hub?
(a) He has a curious feeling of foreboding.
(b) He senses that the Commander is displeased with him.
(c) He feels very serious.
(d) He knows he's as good as dead if he is too slow to return.

5. What word can be used to describe the spider-like creature that the explorers encounter while watching the evening news?
(a) Skittish.
(b) Methodical.
(c) Playful.
(d) Dumb.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 26, what potential danger concerns Jimmy as he begins his adventure?

2. Who goes with the Commander on the first EVA?

3. Who asks the Commander to send a priority message to the earth?

4. What is Commander Norton doing when his executive officer notifis him of a Triple-A priority message awaiting him?

5. What does Joe Calvert assume about the builders of Rama?

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