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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 26, what potential danger concerns Jimmy as he begins his adventure?
(a) Lightning.
(b) Wind.
(c) Rain.
(d) Flying creatures.

2. Why is it impossible for Hermians born and bred on Mercury to go to Earth?
(a) Because there is not enough solar energy on Earth.
(b) Earth's gravity is three time more powerful than Mercury's.
(c) Because of the type of rain on Earth.
(d) Earth's gravity is twice as powerful than Mercury's.

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

4. Who seems to be the most concerned that Rama's secret mission is to dominate the solar system?
(a) The Exobiologist.
(b) The Chairman of the Rama Committee
(c) The Ambassador from Earth.
(d) The Ambassador from Mars

5. What instruction is given to Jimmy regarding his entry into the water?
(a) Curl up into a ball.
(b) Exhale to get all the air out of your lungs.
(c) Stiffen your body, feet locked together.
(d) Close your eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take the disturbance in Chapter 17 to subside?

2. According to the Ambassador from Mercury, what did everyone fail to consider about Rama?

3. What is thrown down the face of the cliff after midnight by Pieter Rousseau?

4. According to Chapter 24, what is smuggled on board the Endeavour?

5. What location on Rama is known not to be infested with spider-like creatures?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. Why is Chapter 17 entitled "Spring'?

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

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

7. What was different about the atmosphere after the ice thawed and the lights came on?

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

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

10. Why are Hermians compared to Spartans?

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