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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. When exploring the first city, to simplify the task, only what percentage is to be examined?
(a) One-eigth.
(b) One-third.
(c) One-ninth.
(d) One-half.

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

3. How many smaller spikes surround the immense central spike?
(a) Nine.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When explorers return after 48 hours, what surprise awaits on Rama?

2. What scenery does Jimmy encounter as he walks?

3. Where is Jimmy trying to land the Dragonfly in order to assure his survival?

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

5. What is the seating order of the delegates from the United Planets?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Jimmy Pak approach the crab-like creature?

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

3. Why are Hermians compared to Spartans?

4. Why does Jerry Kirchoff make facetious comments to Norton and Rousseau in Chapters 36 and 37?

5. 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?

6. Why is it the case that some planets in the solar system are not represented in the United Planets?

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

8. Describe the first creature that is encountered on Rama.

9. Why is Chapter 27 entitled, "Electric Wind"?

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

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