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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. If the Hermian bomb is detonated, what creates the biggest problem for the survival of the Endeavour?
(a) Radiation.
(b) The gamma-ray flash.
(c) Space wind.
(d) The fragments of Rama.

2. There is speculation that New York gets its raw materials from where?
(a) The sea.
(b) The strong light source.
(c) From within the sealed buildings.
(d) The atmosphere.

3. Who is certified to navigate the Cylindrical Sea?
(a) Boris.
(b) Ruby and Boris.
(c) Boris and Jimmy.
(d) Ruby.

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

5. 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) Because of the type of rain on Earth.
(c) Earth's gravity is three time more powerful than Mercury's.
(d) Earth's gravity is twice as powerful than Mercury's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What maneuver is Jimmy unsure of how to perform with Dragonfly?

2. What is Commander Norton doing when his executive officer notifis him of a Triple-A priority message awaiting him?

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

4. Why does Hub Control monitor Jimmy's altitude?

5. What is constructed from six empty storage drums held together by a light metal framework?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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