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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many members of the United Planets are there?
(a) Six.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Nine.
(d) Ten.

2. What slides out of the wall of the pillbox-shaped structure?
(a) A claw.
(b) A wheel.
(c) A tentacle.
(d) Crossed bars.

3. After how many years does PROJECT SPACEGUARD justify its existence?
(a) One hundred and twenty.
(b) Fifty.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Thirty.

4. In Chapter 10, how do the explorers descend the ladder?
(a) The explorers ascended the ladder, they did not descend.
(b) The explorers bounce down the ladder three rungs at a time.
(c) The explorers did not use the ladder.
(d) The explorers slide along the handrail to descend.

5. How long is the radio time lag between the Endeavour and Earth?
(a) Ten hours, and increasing.
(b) Ten hours, and decreasing.
(c) Ten minutes, and decreasing.
(d) Ten minutes, and increasing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rama is compared to what ordinary object?

2. What cities narrowly miss being destroyed in the 20th century?

3. What words does the author use to portray the vast majority of asteroids?

4. How big is the mass of Rama?

5. For the Commander, Straight Valley reminds him of what part of his past?

Short Essay Questions

1. What precautions are taken to ensure the safety of the exploration crew? Why is it unnecessary to supply breathing gear on Rama?

2. Compare and contrast the substance found at the bottom of the Straight Valley and the Cylindrical Sea.

3. What was the initial response to the catastrophic destruction of 2077?

4. What do believers in the Pandora movement believe in?

5. What is discovered about Rama once it is photographed by the cameras released by Sita?

6. Describe the theories put forth to the Rama Committee about the age of Rama.

7. The Rama Committed is concerned about an ominous possibility that they consider to be likely. What is it?

8. According to Chapter 5, what does the exploration party think of the design of Rama? How does this affect their EVA mission?

9. When do objects like 31/439 obtain a name?

10. SPACEGUARD computers are used for what purpose?

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