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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. In Chapter 11, what is identified as a psychological problem that may arise for the explorers?
(a) Darkness.
(b) The cold.
(c) The fluctuation of gravitational force.
(d) The path of Rama, which is very close to the Sun.

2. What is the initial reaction of the human race to Rama?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Dismay.
(c) Fear.
(d) Excitement.

3. How does Commander Norton feel about landing on Rama?
(a) A healthy dose of caution.
(b) A mixture of elation and anxiety.
(c) Filled with trepedation.
(d) A sense of danger and surprise.

4. Why does the Commander choose to land the Endeavour off-center?
(a) Gravity would interfere less if the Endeavour lands off-center.
(b) The Endeavour has a side exit ramp.
(c) It was smart not to block the "front door" with the Endeavour.
(d) It is the cautious way to land on an unknown location.

5. In Chapter 13, what does Joe Calvert do to entertain himself and the rest of the explorers?
(a) Tell jokes.
(b) Sing.
(c) Whistle.
(d) Dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Commander think about the amount of responsibility he must shoulder on this mission?

2. During the initial exploration of Rama, what is the temperature like?

3. According to Chapter 6, how far is the distance between Earth and Mars?

4. What possibility causes Dr. Petera to suggest that Rama be evacuated early?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the devastation that occurred on September 11, 2077.

2. SPACEGUARD computers are used for what purpose?

3. Name two things that concerned Commander Norton about landing on Rama.

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

5. What did Dr. Stenton discover about Rama after he processed the results from viewing the asteroid with a big orbiting telescope?

6. What do the members of the Rama Committee think of Commander Norton?

7. What things surprised Commander Norton about Rama while he was waiting to exit the Endeavour to explore Rama?

8. What are some of the problems involving having simps on board?

9. What is cocooning or mothballing, as referred to in Chapter 14?

10. What lesson does Commander Norton believe he has learned after seeing the Straight Valley?

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