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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What catches Jimmy's eye amongst the trellis of wires and rods?
(a) A sheath of feathers.
(b) A speck of color.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A snake.

2. How long does it take the disturbance in Chapter 17 to subside?
(a) One hour.
(b) Fifteen minutes.
(c) Two hours.
(d) Half an hour.

3. 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) A space treaty entitles Mercury to act unilaterally.
(c) Hermians have the most military training.
(d) Hermians are more intelligent and know best.

4. According to Chapter 25, under what conditions does Dragonfly handle the best?
(a) Cold temperatures.
(b) Lower altitudes.
(c) No wind.
(d) Higher altitudes.

5. 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.

6. According to Chapter 36, who is on watch, sometimes for twelve hours at a time and, therefore, knows more about the geography of Rama than anyone?
(a) Jerry Kirchoff.
(b) Pieter Rousseau.
(c) Jimmy Pak.
(d) Ruby Barnes.

7. How many members are there in the United Planets?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Nine.

8. What is the nickname of the big spike that Jimmy explores?
(a) Little Big Horn.
(b) Big Horn.
(c) The Spikemonster.
(d) Spikey.

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

10. What is strange about the large crab-like creature that JImmy sees after he crashes?
(a) The creature does not notice him.
(b) The creature moves very quickly.
(c) The creature is brightly colored.
(d) The creature looks like it could be a hallucination.

11. In Chapter 28, who is Jimmy being compared to?
(a) Deadalus
(b) Icarus.
(c) Virgil.
(d) Zeus.

12. When the explorers cross the Cylindrical Sea, where do they go first?
(a) New York.
(b) London.
(c) Moscow.
(d) The North Pole.

13. Who has a novel idea about how to reach the southern continent?
(a) Ravi McAndrews.
(b) Ruby Barnes.
(c) Jimmy Pak.
(d) Bill Norton.

14. What is Commander Norton doing when his executive officer notifis him of a Triple-A priority message awaiting him?
(a) Returning to shore on the Revolution.
(b) Helping Ernst dissect a spider-like creature.
(c) Dreaming about Mars.
(d) Exploring New York.

15. What maneuver is Jimmy unsure of how to perform with Dragonfly?
(a) Cruising.
(b) Evasive maneuvers.
(c) Landing.
(d) Take off.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What scenery does Jimmy encounter as he walks?

3. What is constructed from six empty storage drums held together by a light metal framework?

4. What is a sticky-bomb?

5. What instruction is given to Jimmy regarding his entry into the water?

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