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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 17, what makes the sound that wakes the whole camp?
(a) Driving rain drumming on the metal structures.
(b) Ice sheets breaking up.
(c) Storm-force winds.
(d) An earthquake.

2. Who is in charge of the Endeavour while Norton receives the Triple-A message?
(a) Laura Ernst.
(b) Bill Norton.
(c) Jimmy Pak.
(d) Ruby Barnes.

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

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

5. What does Jimmy do while circling New York?
(a) Try to understand the complexity of the panorama.
(b) Rest.
(c) Look for signs of life.
(d) Record video.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nickname of the big spike that Jimmy explores?

2. What does Jimmy do immediately before he jumps off of the 500-meter cliff to be rescued?

3. In Chapter 28, who is Jimmy being compared to?

4. What happens to Jimmy's sky-bike?

5. According to Chapter 18, how many "linear suns" switched on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Commander Norton feel about Boris Rodrigo's request to send a priority message to the Mother Church?

6. Explain the supposed similarities between a termite colony and Rama.

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

8. 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?

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

10. Explain the differences Jimmy Pak observed in the southern and northern ends of Rama.

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