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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. What creatures start disassembling the broken monster in the Cylindrical Sea?
(a) Crab-like creatures.
(b) Coral-like creatures.
(c) Lobster-like creatures.
(d) Starfish-like creatures.

2. What happens as Jimmy backs away through the framework?
(a) The feathers melt like snow.
(b) The plant is retreating into the ground.
(c) The snake is crawling back into its hole.
(d) The opening in the framework is closing.

3. Where do the pieces of Jimmy's sky-bike end up?
(a) Back on board the Endeavour.
(b) In the Cylindrical Sea.
(c) In a well.
(d) In one of the structures in New York.

4. What scenery does Jimmy encounter as he walks?
(a) Many giant squares containing materials of differing textures.
(b) A field that looks like a gigantic game of checkers.
(c) A path covered with woven wire.
(d) A completely flat surface with no scenery.

5. According to Chapter 24, what is smuggled on board the Endeavour?
(a) Dragonfly.
(b) A gold metal.
(c) A recreational vehicle.
(d) Parts to make a bicycle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jimmy grab off of the back of the crab-like creature?

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

3. What protects the explorers from falling off of the ladder when the lights go on?

4. In Chapter 17, what makes the sound that wakes the whole camp?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Commander Norton speculates about the origin of the lights on Rama. What are some of his theories?

2. How is it possible that the spider-like creature sneaks up on Norton, Rodrigo, Calvert, and Ernst while they are watching the evening news telecast?

3. Why is it necessary for the sailors on the Resolution to keep their heads above water if the boat capsizes?

4. Why does Norton order the Revolution to return to shore as quickly as possible after seeing the giant starfish?

5. According to Chapter 23, why is Ravi McAndrews considered one of the last people on the Endeavour to normally engage in a technical discussion?

6. Why did the Commander delay explaining the method they were going to use to Jimmy?

7. What are some of the ways the Commander considered to travel to the South Pole?

8. Who is the only member of the crew that seems comfortable with the sights now illuminated on Rama?

9. Why is Jimmy Pak able to remain calm as he struggles to land the sky-bike?

10. What are some of the ways that are considered to rescue Jimmy Pak?

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