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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 is constructed from six empty storage drums held together by a light metal framework?
(a) A pontoon boat.
(b) A raft.
(c) The Resolution.
(d) The Cook.

2. What is thrown down the face of the cliff after midnight by Pieter Rousseau?
(a) A scalpel to be used for dissection.
(b) A tube of toothpaste.
(c) A small can labeled, "concentrated orange juice."
(d) A telescope.

3. In Chapter 28, who is Jimmy being compared to?
(a) Deadalus
(b) Zeus.
(c) Virgil.
(d) Icarus.

4. What knocks over the equipment left behind at evacuation from hurricanes?
(a) The wind.
(b) An earthquake.
(c) A mysterious presence.
(d) Simps.

5. Why does Sergeant Barns throw out the Resolution's anchor?
(a) To keep the boat stationary.
(b) To break up the sea foam around the boat.
(c) To test the depth of the water under the boat.
(d) To give Jimmy a way to climb into the boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word can be used to describe the spider-like creature that the explorers encounter while watching the evening news?

2. How many smaller spikes surround the immense central spike?

3. According to Chapter 37, Mercury sends a missile to Rama, which stops fifty kilometers from Rama to do what?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is "Dragonfly" a good name for Jimmy Pak's sky-bike?

2. Why are Hermians compared to Spartans?

3. Why is Chapter 17 entitled "Spring'?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does the exobiologist, Dr. Perera, feel mortified at the beginning of Chapter 19?

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

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